Recommendations
Thirty-eight people wrote these. Unprompted.
Every one was written on LinkedIn by someone I placed, or by a hiring manager I ran a search for. Nobody was asked. The words are theirs.
Names are removed and job titles generalized, because the people who wrote these did not sign up to be marketing. Beyond that the words are theirs, with only obvious typos corrected. They span 2014 to 2026, across my career in security and technical recruitment in New York and London.
“Brad was an incredible recruiter to work with and I would highly recommend him. He was always quick to respond to any questions I had, and consistently provided helpful feedback and advice throughout the process to help me land my role. I'm very grateful for the time, insight, and support provided, and I would highly recommend him to anyone navigating their job search.”
Security GRC2026
“I had the pleasure of working with Bradley in a talent-focused capacity and would highly recommend him as a recruiter. He is professional, responsive, and great at building strong relationships with both candidates and hiring teams. Bradley brings a thoughtful, organized approach to the process and does an excellent job balancing business needs with a positive candidate experience. He is dependable, communicative, and genuinely committed to helping people find the right opportunities.”
Head of Security Engineering & Incident Response2026
“I almost never answer recruiter calls on purpose, and I was quite content with my previous position, but Bradley was able to get me to pick up the phone and get me through my interview process and offer. Bradley stood out for his exceptional professionalism and clear communication, ensured I was well-prepared for each stage and provided timely, transparent updates throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him to any candidate or hiring team looking for a recruiter who will actually produce results.”
Senior Security Engineer2026
“Bradley is a great recruiter, very communicative and straight forward the entire way through. He also did a fantastic job with expectation management and helping communicate with the company every step of the way. Highly recommend!”
Security · Hedge fund2025
“I had the pleasure of working with Bradley Boughton during a recent interview process, and I can confidently say he is one of the most thorough and supportive recruiters I've partnered with. From the start, Bradley took the time to ensure that my goals and values aligned not just with the position, but also with the company's culture. He provided exceptional detail about the organization, their business model, and even insights into the team members he knew giving me a clear and well-rounded picture of what to expect. He also handled the most critical aspects of the interview process quickly and transparently. He also aligned salary expectations early; he removed uncertainty and set the stage for a smooth process. What stood out most was Bradley's availability and responsiveness. He made himself accessible throughout every stage, giving me the confidence that I was in control of my own path. His guidance struck the perfect balance between being supportive and empowering. I highly recommend Bradley to any professional looking for a recruiter who goes above and beyond, or to any organization seeking someone who truly advocates for both the candidate and the company.”
Senior Systems Administrator · Identity & Access Management2025
“I had the pleasure of working with Bradley as an applicant for a technical position at a financial firm, a role I secured also thanks to his guidance. He was instrumental in helping me navigate the idiosyncrasies and potential pitfalls of the process, providing invaluable advice and unwavering support. Bradley is a true professional and an incredible individual, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a results-driven recruiter.”
Software Engineer · Financial firm2025
“Bradley is fantastic. This was my first experience working with a recruiter, and admittedly I was a little skeptical at first. However, Bradley blew my expectations out of the water and helped me get an amazing role. Bradley was very attentive throughout the interview process. He handled all the communication and scheduling, advised me through the process, and was always available to chat through my concerns. If I had a question, he'd call me same day to talk through it. He helped me get a great offer and I accepted the role. I highly recommend working with Bradley. He is great at finding talent.”
Software Engineer2025
“Brad sourced me for my current role. Every interaction with him was a great experience. He did a great job helping understand the available opportunities as well as the culture of the organization he was representing. He was able to answer all my questions and guide me through the process. He also provided me strong support in negotiating my offer. Brad's support did not end once the hiring process was complete. He continued to check in with me even after I started my new role to ensure it was a good fit for me. I would absolutely work with him again. He is well versed and knowledgable in Cybersecurity enabling him to represent open roles and the candidates well. I would recommend him to any of my connections looking for Cybersecurity roles.”
Chief Information Security Officer2023
“My experience with Bradley was one of a kind. My conversations with Bradley made me feel like he had my best interests in mind, and that helped me find the position that I was seeking. I highly recommend working with Bradley, as he's also technically capable in understanding cyber security needs and skill-sets that are highly needed in today's market.”
Senior Product Security Engineer2022
“Prior to responding to Bradley, I had never before responded to a LinkedIn message from a recruiter. His initial professional, personalized, and compelling message was a foreshadow of how all of our subsequent interactions would be throughout a lengthy interview process. Bradley is a respectful and personable recruiter who shows equal care for his clients and prospects. He clearly and accurately defined expectations throughout the entire process, while also making himself easily accessible and approachable the entire time. After the lengthy interview process, I took a fairly long amount of time to analyze my options and make a decision; I never once felt pressured to hurry my decision or to accept his client's offer (even though that's ultimately what I did), while also being able to be transparent with my thought process. Bradley is a phenomenal recruiter who has changed my perception of recruiters.”
Technology & Security Leader · Cloud, strategy & architecture2022
“Brad is the best talent management leader that I know, especially in IT security. I always enjoy working with him. Brad is professional, down-to-earth and very honest on every step throughout the hiring process. Moreover, he would not just connect you with a random company, but he will work with you to discuss what you are looking for and what you want to do in your career first. Since he has worked with so many different professionals and companies in security, he does understand what would be best for you too. So if you ever have a chance to work with Brad, just be open and ask any questions you have. Brad will take care of it. After all, Brad is an amazing human being!”
Principal Security Engineer2021
“Bradley is a fantastic, detail-oriented recruiter. He approached me with an open role that felt tailor-made to me and helped me move confidently through the interview process. I'm extremely appreciative of his supportive, insightful approach and highly recommend him for anyone making their next career move.”
Security Architect2021
“Bradley has been an incredible partner to recruiting for Bloomberg's CTO office, especially within the security groups. His candidates are always well prepared, and end up having successful careers at Bloomberg. Thank you Bradley for your partnership!”
Technical Recruiting Lead · client side2021
“Top notch is the words I would use to describe Bradley. From the moment we started working together, he was open, honest, and always available to answer any questions or address any concerns. I have worked with a number of recruiters over the years and I would put Bradley in the top tier of professionals. It was a privilege to work with Bradley and he is a true rockstar in every sense of the word!”
Enterprise Security Leader2021
“Brad was a very skilled recruiter with a keen knowledge of the space in which he was recruiting for. He's very up to date on knowledge of what complex technical roles require and is able to zero in on the right things to look for and people to talk to to find the kinds of candidates that have the best chance of getting hired. He definitely was instrumental in connecting me with my new role at Bloomberg!”
Security Architect, Author & Engineer2021
“Bradley is an expert talent management leader. He helped many respectable firms in their talent acquisition journey. Many firms are looking to hire the right candidate to lead their business transformation. I do recommend any People officer and Talent Partner to reach out to Bradley to hire the best in the market.”
Senior Sales Engineer · Security vendor2021
“Bradley brought me a fantastic opportunity and guided me through the whole process. He was a pleasure to work with and a great help.”
Security Architect2021
“I'm thankful to Brad for placing me in my current role. He was straightforward throughout the whole process, communicated every step, answered all my questions and kept me up to date throughout the journey. Unlike with some other headhunters, I've never felt out of the loop, and knew exactly what the next step would be. Brad has handled all the administrative aspects of the process and discussed the package on my behalf. Overall, I'm very happy with the experience Brad provides and I won't hesitate to use his services again in the future if a need arises.”
Product & AI Security Engineer2021
“Brad is an expert and a true professional in the recruiting field. I had the opportunity to work with him closely this year, and he was successful in finding Cedar a stellar Product Security Engineer. Brad worked diligently and efficiently with me throughout our process. He was a true partner and made sure to communicate effectively every step of the way, right up through offer acceptance. Brad's passion for recruitment, combined with his knowledge of the industry makes him the ideal consultant. I highly recommend Brad to any company who is in need of recruiting bandwidth and to fill priority roles quickly.”
Head of Talent · client side2020
“Bradley is much more than a generalist recruiter who has extensive coverage in the area he works which is mostly Cyber Security. He keeps abreast of any changes and dynamics in the sector and reflects that to his searching by matching them with the best placed candidates for the roles in question. You never miss any updates and process flows 100% transparently along with close communication and frequent updates at all stages. Lastly, he is not only a top recruiter but also a great friend.”
Principal, Technology Risk Management2020
“It was a great pleasure to work with Bradley Boughton. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an Information Security position. He is not just matching a person's skill set with job requirements, but having the best interest of the candidate in his mind all the time. If he had not reached out to me, I would not land my current job. Thank you, Brad!”
Principal Cybersecurity Architect2020
“I had the pleasure of working with Bradley while pursuing a professional opportunity. Bradley did go above and beyond in preparing me for this opportunity by fully ensuring that I was as prepared as I could be for the interviewing process. He negotiated skillfully with the prospective company while having my best interests in mind by ensuring that the interviews cadence, schedule, and context are fully aligned to my own existing professional constraints. He then ensured that I fully understood the contract details and employment terms so there would be absolutely no surprises down the road. Bradley's constant check-ins and updates kept me comfortable with the progress of the process. I fully recommend Bradley whole-heartedly. You will be in good hands as I was!”
Head of Identity & Access Management2019
“Working with Bradley as a candidate was a great experience. If he had not reached out to me I would not be where I am today!”
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer2019
“Bradley was instrumental in helping me find a career in cybersecurity. From the first time we spoke on the phone I could tell that he had my best interest in mind and throughout the whole interview process he solidified that belief. I appreciated the check-ins and insights that he was able to provide to me throughout the whole process and was even available to help me with some brainstorming before interviews. I would highly recommend Bradley to anyone looking for a cybersecurity related career!”
Director of Incident Response2019
“It was a pleasure working with Bradley and he excelled at securing my interview and salary request. I would highly recommend Bradley to anyone searching for a position in the Digital Forensics / Incident Response industry.”
Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst2018
“Bradley recruited me for my upcoming job opportunity. From the start, Bradley was responsive and informative. He was an immense help throughout the entire process, a listening ear, and always willing to provide great advice. He helped me prep for my interviews, coordinated the logistics, and was ready with all the answers I needed. Also, without him going to bat for me I couldn't have gotten this amazing opportunity. Bradley is a complete professional and rockstar at his job. I had an amazing experience working with him. Thanks for everything, Bradley!”
Digital Forensics & Incident Response · 10 years2018
“I had the pleasure of working with Bradley as he was working to find an SE resource for my company. He reached out and we had a great conversation about the role, the long-term opportunities and most importantly about the team that was seeking a new resource. I had a multitude of questions about transitioning to the SE role from the traditional IT Security roles I've held. Bradley was more than helpful, and I was able to transition to my current company in a very quick three weeks. I would encourage anyone looking for roles in Cyber security to reach out and stay in touch with Bradley.”
Sales Engineer · Security vendor2017
“Bradley was as professional as they come. He exceeded all my expectations. One thing that stuck out was his attention to detail. He reached out to me every other day to make sure we both were on the same page, and that I always had the latest updates during the hiring process.”
Data Protection Manager2017
“I had the pleasure of working with Bradley on a recent job pursuit, and I truly cannot fully express through this medium how incredible the experience was, and just how appreciative I am. Bradley reached out to me after coming across my profile. After talking about my background and current outlook, I sent him my resume. Bradley followed up with a call informing me that he thought I would be great for a position with a Fortune 100 company that's at the absolute top of their field/industry. The interview process was very intensive (3 phone interviews including an overseas call, and a 5hr onsite interview with 10 people). Bradley kept in constant contact with me throughout the entire process, ensured interviews were coordinated and kept on time/date, and was a real advocate for me. I can honestly say that I wouldn't have received and accepted an offer were it not for Bradley Boughton.”
Chief Information Security Officer2017
“Long distance job changes are pretty difficult, most clients do not want to deal with relocation. Bradley helped me find the perfect position and fought pretty hard to make things work out between both the client and I. Because of his efforts, I was able to move from LA to a great company in NY. His help was invaluable and he is good at what he does.”
Staff Security Engineering Manager2017
“Bradley is simply a pleasure to work with! He is great at not just matching a person's skill set with job requirements, but at gauging cultural fit as well. His communication and follow-up during the whole process is simply amazing. I would definitely work with him again, should the need arise.”
Senior Software Engineer2017
“I HIGHLY recommend working with Bradley Boughton. As an InfoSec Solutions SE candidate, I remain extremely impressed with Bradley's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise. Based on my experience in working with Bradley, I have found him to be extremely detailed in assessing my qualifications and tireless in matching my qualifications with career opportunities that are an ideal fit. When working with Bradley, you'll quickly appreciate his consultative approach, integrity, knowledge of both the candidate and the role / organization represented, and unsurpassed communications / follow-up throughout the entire candidate selection process. His dedication to the candidate and enthusiasm throughout the process is what sets Bradley apart!”
Solutions Consultant · Financial services2017
“Bradley is an excellent recruiter. He was completely professional from start to finish, and had clear communication. He rises above the recruiting status quo in working for both sides of the table to find a candidate that makes sense to the employer and role that fits the employee. That was much appreciated in my search. I would 100% trust Bradley with any future business.”
Chief Executive Officer · client side2017
“Bradley is an excellent recruiter. In fact, at my new place of employment, he is consistently recognized as the person who finds the best talent outside of employee referrals. On a personal note, Bradley encouraged me to try something new with my career, and I couldn't be happier. It took some impressive encouraging, but I'm glad I made the switch.”
Security Strategist & Investor2016
“Over the course of approximately 2.5 months I had the pleasure of working with Bradley. Having worked with many recruiters over the course of my 20+ years in the IT field and last 4 years in security, I would highly recommend Bradley as one of if not the finest recruiter I have worked with. He is highly professional, a go-getter, and stays with the candidate while maintaining timely communication with the hiring company. As Cyber Security is a highly specialized field, it is nice to work with one who can speak security. I would gladly work with and recommend Bradley to any security company or candidate.”
Security professional · 20+ years in IT2016
“Bradley has been instrumental in helping me land my new position. He worked closely with me for the entire hiring process, which took about 3 months to complete. At every turn he heard my concerns and helped me address them with the employer. In the end, he negotiated an excellent compensation package. It was, by far, one of the best experiences I've ever had with a recruiter. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an Information Security position as I would definitely work with him again.”
Information Security Officer2016
“Bradley is a very hard-working and conscientious consultant. He found me the perfect contract position and coached me all the way through the process of starting out as a contractor; providing me with all the information and contacts I would need as well as performing some key negotiation with the client on my behalf. He still continues to maintain contact to ensure all is well with the contract and with me.”
Product Designer2015
“Bradley was able to accurately identify my skill-set very quickly. He found me a position that was tailored to my specific needs (the job and environment). There are recruiters out there who only care about filling positions, Bradley on the other hand paid close attention to my CV, portfolio and to me as a person. I highly recommend Bradley to find you your next position.”
Senior Product Designer · Financial services2014
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