OT Security recruitment | NIS2-driven hiring for critical infrastructure

Why OT Security hiring can fail

Even well-intentioned hiring processes can stall when:

  • The role blends IT and OT expectations without clarity

  • Operational realities are not reflected from the start

  • Stakeholders define success differently

  • The market is approached with unrealistic assumptions

This can lead to:

  • Prolonged hiring cycles

  • Disengaged candidates and poor employer brand

  • Deadlines missed

  • Roles might be filled but fail to create impact

In OT environments, this doesn’t just affect recruitment timelines, it can delay security maturity and programme success.

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Head of Production IT/OT

Arcadian provided us with an efficient and high quality service.  Helping us recruit OT specialist for our CofE quicker than expected.  We will be working together again as David delivered against his promise of reducing our time to hire!  Well done!

OT Security Architekt

David spotted me as a candidate for an architect position. He is very polite and takes a lot of time to validate if a person is really fitting to a position. In my impression he works closely with the companies he is recruiting candidates for. David supported me in the entire hiring procedure. He is caring a lot that candidates are well prepared and also feeling good. Finally he was right, I got the position!
Anyone who gets a message from David should realize that there is a real opportunity behind... and quickly respond!
David, keep doing a great job!

ICS Consultant

David took a lot of time and provided me with the best options for my profile. The discussions were always on a very honest basis and I could easily express my wishes and concerns. His experience in this industry was very useful for me and my decision.
I must honestly admit that working with him so far has been by far the best I have had with an head-hunter. Honest, direct and goal-oriented!

HR Business Partner

Im Rahmen der Besetzung von OT-Positionen habe ich viele Monate eng mit David zusammengearbeitet. Wo viele andere Dienstleister es nicht geschafft haben, für die zum Teil sehr spezialisierten OT-Positionen Kandidaten zu liefern, hat David immer wieder sehr passende Profile vorgestellt. Sein Blick für's Detail, das genaue Verständnis der Stelle und die offene und klare Kommunikation haben ihn für uns zu einem sehr guten Partner im Recruiting werden lassen. Die Zusammenarbeit kann ich klar empfehlen, da einfach, unkompliziert und mehrwertig.

CISO - International Manufacturer

In my personal experience, David tries to find a really good match, not just place anyone in any vacancy.
I perceived the communication to be very direct and open - which I like.
He was very supportive throughout the recruitment process and provided helpful information.
Furthermore, he is very responsive, professional and seems to work closely with the people he represents.

I can highly recommend working with David!

OT/IEC 62443 Architekt

David is not the typical head-hunter. It seems like he's really looking for the right person for the right job - not just a person for an open position. It's a pleasure to work with him.

Talent Acquisition Products

Growth

Growing your technical teams through success based recruiting.  Utilizing our passive candidate network to explore specific profiles.  An effective way of cooperation for non business-critical positions.

Partnership

Hiring for your business-critical roles and hard-to-find profiles, requires a trusted partner and commitment.

Forming a retained partnership with Arcadian, allows us to prioritize your vacancies and fully commit to your requirements, ensuring we ultimately find that next key hire.

Project

The best solution for high-growth or time sensitive recruitment.  We will work with you to set up a project team and deliver against your targets.  This is a bespoke service and specific to your requirement’s.  Involving our full delivery capabilities, including targeted sourcing and exhaustive head-hunting methods.

Why Arcadian?

Exclusive Talent Network

You gain access to our carefully nurtured and ever-growing talent pool of ICS and OT Security professionals.

Results

Our specialism and focus on quality ensures we deliver above market results. We will meet your targets, and are confident about it!

Market Leading Techniques

Our unique methods of networking, sourcing, outreach, screening, and managing talent are second to none and have been endorsed by many satisfied customers.

Our goal is not simply to help you hire.

It is to help you:

  • Secure the right capability

  • Improve programme momentum

  • Strengthen operational alignment

  • Build security that works in real environments

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