Built Through Experience Inside High-Performance Organisations
I founded SOCO Talent after more than 11 years working across cybersecurity and technology recruitment, supporting senior hiring in technically demanding and high-growth environments.
My background spans agency, RPO and international in-house recruitment across cybersecurity, cloud, engineering and broader technology functions.
Before launching SOCO Talent, I supported cybersecurity and technology hiring initiatives through Korn Ferry RPO for organisations including Arm and Ericsson; Globally recognised companies operating at the forefront of connectivity, infrastructure and advanced technology.
I’ve also led international in-house senior hiring across media, technology and other multinational organisations including Philip Morris International, The Telegraph and Publicis Media Group.
SOCO Talent was built to offer a focused, relationship-led approach to cybersecurity and technology hiring.
Understanding Modern Security Hiring
Modern cybersecurity hiring requires more than sourcing capability alone.
The increasing complexity of cloud-native infrastructure, platform security and engineering-led environments has created significant pressure on leadership teams trying to secure highly specialised talent in competitive global markets.
SOCO Talent was built around understanding these challenges and supporting organisations through focused, insight-led search delivery.
Our approach combines:
- deep technical sourcing capability
- proactive market engagement
- technical calibration
- talent intelligence
- consultative partnership
to help organisations secure high-impact cybersecurity talent more effectively.
A Focused, Boutique Search Partner
As a boutique business, we intentionally limit the number of active searches taken on at any one time.
This allows every engagement to receive:
- Senior-level execution
- Focused attention
- Transparent, consistent communication
- Strong candidate experience
- High-quality market engagement
We believe successful long-term partnerships are built through trust, market understanding and consistent delivery, not a volume-based recruitment model.
Supporting Inclusive, High-Performing Teams
Where requested, SOCO Talent supports clients in widening access to exceptional talent through inclusive sourcing and search strategies.
Our focus remains on identifying technically capable professionals who can strengthen teams, broaden perspectives and support long-term organisational growth.
Recommendations from Former Stakeholders & Our Clients;
““Sophie is a tremendous talent acquisition partner. She considers extensively the right sourcing strategy for each role, understanding clearly the market forces and the needs of the business and then makes it happen. Further, she cares deeply about her stakeholders and customers to ensure she delivers the right outcome for them. I’ve really enjoyed work with Sophie.”
CISO (Former Stakeholder)
Arm
“Sophie is one of the most accomplished recruiters I’ve worked with. Her attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and ability to engage senior executives make her a true asset.
Sophie consistently delivered exceptional results, building strong stakeholder relationships and matching top-tier talent to highly specialized roles. Her deep sector expertise, strategic thinking, and relentless focus on quality will be the foundation of her success.
Clients partnering with her will gain not just a recruiter, but a trusted advisor with proven expertise across these competitive markets!”
tA Manager (Former Stakeholder)
Ericsson
“I started working with Sophie while we were hiring for a particularly challenging Senior Cloud Security Engineer role at Form3.
From the outset, her knowledge stood out, along with a clear commitment to partnering with us on the search. She’s highly collaborative, responsive, and genuinely takes feedback on board, continually refining her approach to better align with what we needed.
What impressed me most was the quality of her candidate relationships and the way she represents your brand in the market. Every candidate came well-prepared, thoroughly screened, and supported by detailed, relevant insights that made decision-making much easier for the hiring team.
Sophie consistently delivered strong, well-matched candidates and demonstrated the kind of partnership you want in an external recruiter. I’d happily work with her again and would recommend her to anyone looking for support with security hiring.”
Engineering Talent Lead (SOCO Client)
Form3