About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, is seeking a Senior Director, Talent Acquisition to lead our global talent acquisition strategy and execution. This role is a critical leadership position, responsible for attracting world-class talent, shaping the employer brand, and driving excellence in hiring practices across a dynamic, high-growth organization. 

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with Sophos’s business goals, focusing on hiring top talent across diverse functions, geographies, and levels. 

Direct and oversee executive recruiting efforts to attract and hire senior leaders who align with Sophos’s culture and strategic priorities.

Establish strong partnerships with external search firms as needed while driving best-in-class internal processes for identifying and engaging executive talent. 

Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing global talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

Enhance Sophos’s employer brand to attract top-tier talent by positioning the company as an employer of choice within the cybersecurity industry. 

Drive initiatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive hiring process, contributing to Sophos’s commitment to building an equitable workplace. 

Build and refine scalable recruitment processes, leveraging technology, data, and market insights to deliver an exceptional candidate experience. 

Partner closely with business leaders, HRBPs, and other stakeholders to understand talent needs and provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and recruitment. 

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of talent acquisition efforts. 

What You Will Bring

15+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing global recruitment teams. 

Proven success in scaling talent acquisition functions in high-growth, technology-driven organizations. 

Strong track record of leading executive recruiting initiatives, including direct sourcing and managing external partnerships. 

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing, geographically dispersed teams. 

Strong communication and excellent stakeholder management skills. 

Experience developing and implementing innovative, data-driven recruitment strategies. 

Ability to align talent acquisition goals with broader business objectives. 

Proficiency in leveraging ATS and other recruiting technologies to streamline processes. 

Strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in hiring practices. 

In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $195,000 to $325,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional  compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.  A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don’t let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What’s Great About Sophos?

·   Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

Data Protection

If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos.  If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights.  If you have any questions about Sophos’ data protection practices, please contact [email protected].