GCS partnered with a leading energy company that was facing delays in critical infrastructure upgrades due to a shortage of qualified OT security professionals. With tight deadlines and specialized technical requirements in industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA environments, the company needed immediate support. GCS leveraged its expertise in cybersecurity recruitment to swiftly place four OT security specialists within 10 days, enabling the project to get back on track and avoid costly delays.
The Challenge
The energy company faced several obstacles in moving the project forward:
- Critical roles for the infrastructure upgrades remained unfilled, delaying progress.
- A pressing need for specialists with expertise in OT security, particularly in ICS and SCADA environments.
- A strict two-week deadline to source, onboard, and integrate the new hires into the ongoing project.
Our Strategy
GCS executed a focused, fast-tracked recruitment plan to meet the client’s immediate needs:
- Quickly identified and sourced candidates with the right OT security experience, ensuring they met both technical and project-specific requirements.
- Streamlined the onboarding process to minimize downtime, ensuring new hires could contribute to the project without delay.
- Provided integration support to ensure a smooth transition, enabling new hires to blend seamlessly into the client’s existing workflows and hit the ground running.
GCS successfully placed four OT security specialists, including engineers and analysts, within 10 days, resolving the staffing shortage and getting the project back on schedule.
Key actions included:
- Rapid sourcing of candidates with proven expertise in OT security, tailored to the client’s specific needs.
- Efficient onboarding to minimize project downtime.
- Seamless integration of hires into the client’s existing team, ensuring immediate productivity and minimal disruption.
The Results
- Four OT security specialists were placed within 10 days of project initiation, effectively addressing the staffing shortage.
- The new team members quickly adapted to the client’s environment, allowing the infrastructure upgrade project to resume without further delays.
- The company avoided costly project overruns and maintained its original timeline.
- The client praised GCS for delivering a tailored recruitment solution under tight deadlines, ensuring the project's success.
Client Feedback
“GCS’s swift response and industry expertise were invaluable in addressing our hiring challenges. Their ability to source and place highly skilled OT security specialists in such a short time made a significant impact on our project’s success.”