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TeamRed is a leading cyber security recruitment agency dedicated to helping startups build strong, agile security teams
Our Mission
At TeamRed, our mission is to empower startups with world-class cyber security talent. We are dedicated to identifying, vetting, and placing the most skilled Red Team professionals to safeguard our clients' digital assets and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Why Startups Choose TeamRed
Specialised Expertise
TeamRed is a cyber security recruitment agency with deep expertise in placing top Red Team talent. We understand the unique needs of startups and can quickly identify the best-fit candidates.
Speed and Agility
Startups move fast, and TeamRed matches that pace. We have a streamlined recruitment process to rapidly build your Red Team and keep your cyber defences strong.
Cost-Effective Solutions
By leveraging our extensive talent network, TeamRed can provide high-calibre Red Team specialists at competitive rates, helping startups optimise their cyber security budgets.
Our Recruitment Process

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Talent Sourcing
We utilise a robust network of industry contacts, job boards, and targeted outreach to identify top Red Team talent across the globe.

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Comprehensive Screening
Our rigorous screening process includes technical assessments, behavioural interviews, and thorough background checks to ensure the highest calibre of candidates.

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Personalised Matching
We carefully match candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit to the specific needs of our startup clients, ensuring a seamless integration.
Tailored Talent Solutions
At TeamRed, we understand that every startup's cyber security needs are unique. That's why we offer tailored talent solutions to ensure you get the right Red Team experts for your business.
Our experienced recruitment consultants work closely with you to understand your specific requirements, from the technical skills needed to the cultural fit of the team. We then leverage our extensive network to source the most qualified candidates and provide a customised shortlist that aligns with your goals.
Identifying Top Red Team Talent
Finding the Best Fit
Our expert recruiters meticulously vet and screen candidates, ensuring we only put forward the most qualified and capable Red Team professionals to our startup clients.
Rigorous Assessments
Candidates undergo a comprehensive evaluation process, including technical assessments, in-depth interviews, and background checks to verify their skills and expertise.
Proven Ethical Hackers
We source the top ethical hackers and penetration testers, with a proven track record of successfully simulating real-world cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
Vetting and Screening Candidates
At TeamRed, we take a comprehensive approach to vetting and screening potential candidates for your startup's red team roles.

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  • Rigorous Background Checks: We leave no stone unturned, conducting extensive background investigations to verify credentials, employment history, and criminal records.
  • Technical Assessments: Candidates undergo a series of hands-on technical evaluations to demonstrate their practical cybersecurity expertise and problem-solving abilities.
  • Behavioural Interviews: Our seasoned recruiters delve deep into each candidate's motivations, values, and team dynamics to ensure they are the right fit for your startup culture.
Comprehensive Background Checks
At TeamRed, we go beyond surface-level screening and conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates.
Our robust vetting process examines educational and professional credentials, as well as criminal and financial histories, to ensure the highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness.
Technical Assessments and Interviews
At TeamRed, we take a rigorous approach to vetting and screening candidates for Red Team roles.
Our technical assessments go beyond surface-level knowledge, delving deep into the practical skills and problem-solving abilities of each candidate. We use a combination of hands-on challenges, scenario-based interviews, and in-depth discussions to truly evaluate their technical proficiency.
Ensuring Cultural Fit
At TeamRed, we understand that finding the right technical skills is only half the battle. Ensuring a seamless cultural fit between our clients and candidates is crucial to long-term success.
Onboarding and Integration Support
At TeamRed, we understand that successfully integrating new Red Team talent into your startup's cybersecurity operations is crucial.
Our dedicated onboarding and integration services ensure a seamless transition, helping your new hires get up to speed quickly and effectively.
Ongoing Talent Management
At TeamRed, our commitment to our clients extends beyond the initial placement.
We believe in providing comprehensive, ongoing talent management support to ensure the success and retention of your top Red Team hires.

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  • Regular check-ins and performance reviews to monitor progress and identify any areas for improvement
  • Tailored training and professional development opportunities to help your team stay at the cutting edge of cyber security
  • Proactive succession planning and talent pipeline management to ensure a seamless transition for any role changes
Specialised Red Team Roles
Penetration Testers
Skilled at identifying vulnerabilities in systems and networks through ethical hacking techniques.
Ethical Hackers
Leverage their expertise to proactively uncover and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited.
Vulnerability Analysts
Conduct in-depth assessments to pinpoint and prioritise security risks, enabling targeted remediation efforts.
Incident Response
Experienced in rapidly investigating and containing cyber incidents, minimising business impact and restoring operations.
Penetration Testers
Our penetration testers are highly skilled ethical hackers who specialise in proactively identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in a startup's systems and infrastructure.
They use advanced hacking techniques to simulate real-world attacks, providing valuable insights to strengthen the company's cyber defences.
Ethical Hackers
Ethical hackers, also known as penetration testers or white hat hackers, are cybersecurity professionals who use their hacking skills to identify vulnerabilities in a company's systems, networks, and applications.
Their role is to proactively test an organisation's defences, simulating real-world cyber attacks, in order to uncover weak points and help strengthen the overall security posture.
Vulnerability Analysts
  1. Identify and assess security vulnerabilities in software, systems, and networks to prevent potential attacks.
  1. Conduct thorough security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments to uncover weaknesses and recommend remediation strategies.
  1. Stay up-to-date with the latest vulnerabilities, threats, and attack techniques to proactively protect against emerging risks.
Incident Response Experts
Incident response is critical for startups facing cyber threats. Our highly skilled incident response experts are trained to rapidly investigate, contain, and remediate security breaches.
They use advanced forensic techniques to uncover the root cause and prevent future attacks. With a deep understanding of startup environments, they can seamlessly integrate with your team to minimize business disruption and restore operations quickly.
Threat Hunters
Threat hunters are elite cyber security experts who proactively seek out and identify advanced persistent threats within an organisation's network.
Using cutting-edge tools and techniques, they uncover hidden malware, suspicious activity, and potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
  1. Leverage proprietary threat intelligence to detect and respond to emerging threats
  1. Conduct in-depth network and endpoint monitoring to uncover anomalous behaviour
  1. Collaborate with incident response teams to mitigate and remediate identified threats
Startup Ecosystem Expertise
As a leading cyber security recruitment agency specialising in Red Team roles, TeamRed has deep expertise in the startup ecosystem.
We understand the unique challenges and growth trajectories of early-stage companies and can provide tailored talent solutions to scale their cybersecurity capabilities.
Scaling Cyber Security Teams
As your startup grows, scaling your cyber security team is critical. TeamRed can help you identify, recruit and onboard top Red Team talent to strengthen your security posture.
We understand the unique challenges of building high-performing cyber security teams in fast-paced startup environments.
Our specialized recruiters can rapidly expand your security capabilities by:
  • Sourcing hard-to-find penetration testers, ethical hackers and vulnerability analysts
  • Vetting candidates' technical skills and cultural fit
  • Providing onboarding and integration support to ensure new hires are productive from day one
Contact TeamRed
Ready to take the next step in building your world-class cyber security team? Reach out to the experts at TeamRed. We're here to guide you through the process of finding, vetting, and onboarding top Red Team talent to support your startup's growth and security needs.
Get in touch with our team of recruitment specialists to discuss your requirements, timeline, and how we can tailor our services to your unique needs.