The boardroom just approved enterprise-wide AI adoption. Consequently, your CISO is now in the hot seat, expected to secure technology that’s “still poorly understood, moving fast, and lacking mature controls.” This is exactly when you need an AI security recruiter who understands both the technology and business stakes.
Furthermore, you’re racing to scale AI, but the talent you need—leaders who can protect what you don’t fully understand—didn’t exist two years ago. Meanwhile, every day you wait, the market explodes from $31.38 billion to $219.53 billion by 2034.
I’m André Tehrani, your AI security recruiter who has solved this exact problem for over 70 organizations worldwide. Additionally, I specialize as an AI recruiter and cybersecurity headhunter focused on elite talent placement.
Don’t wait 90 days. Book a strategic talent discussion with me now to get the right leader on board.
Why Traditional AI Security Recruiting Fails Companies
Here’s the brutal truth most won’t tell you: the talent gap in AI security isn’t going away. Moreover, as Steve Ledzian, Chief Technology Officer at Google Cloud Security (Mandiant), puts it:
“I think it would reduce jobs if we had all the jobs filled today; but we don’t. We have a talent gap. AI enables the people we do have to be more efficient.”
However, here’s what’s really happening in boardrooms across Fortune 1000 companies. According to a comprehensive Team8 report based on interviews with over 110 security leaders:
“Boards are pushing aggressively for enterprise-wide [AI] adoption, and security leaders are expected to enable, not block, this transition… That puts CISOs in the hot seat: charged with mitigating risk in a technology domain that’s still poorly understood, moving fast, and lacking mature controls.”
Why Most AI Security Recruiters Make This $2.2M Mistake
Most organizations make the same critical error: they treat AI security hiring like traditional cybersecurity recruiting. Instead, they post job descriptions filled with buzzwords, rely on generalist recruiters who can’t tell the difference between a network security expert and an AI governance specialist. Consequently, they wonder why they’re getting hundreds of irrelevant resumes.
Meanwhile, every day without the right AI security leadership costs your company millions:
- $2.2 million in potential breach costs (IBM 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report shows organizations with security AI save this much compared to those without)
- Lost competitive advantage as rivals secure top AI security talent first
- Regulatory compliance risks with emerging AI governance requirements
- Board confidence erosion as AI initiatives stall due to security concerns
The average annual salary for an AI Security Engineer alone ranges from $152,773 to $205,000 for top performers.
The AI Security Recruiter Advantage: Boardroom Pressure Solutions
Here’s what every CISO dealing with AI security knows but won’t say out loud: they’re being asked to secure technology that’s evolving faster than security frameworks can keep up. Furthermore, they need leaders who can navigate uncharted territory while building enterprise-grade protection.
This isn’t about finding someone with the right certifications. Rather, this is about finding a strategic leader who can balance innovation with protection, enable business growth while mitigating existential risk.
That’s exactly where an AI security recruiter with deep specialization becomes your competitive advantage.
Meet the AI Security Recruiter Who Delivers Results
André Tehrani, AI Security Recruiter & CISO Headhunter
My name is André Tehrani. Additionally, I am the AI security recruiter and cybersecurity headhunter you’ve been looking for. For over a decade, I’ve helped industry leaders navigate the most complex human capital challenges in enterprise security. Moreover, my career has been defined by a simple, powerful truth: the right talent isn’t just a hire—it’s a competitive advantage.
As founder and managing partner at Recrewmint, I’ve dedicated my practice to solving the most urgent talent challenges in the cybersecurity and AI space. Furthermore, we’re not just another AI recruiter or AI headhunter throwing resumes at problems. Instead, we’re a boutique search firm that has pioneered a new model for acquiring elite talent in the most critical security roles.
The Recrewmint Difference: Beyond Traditional AI Security Recruiting
Our exclusive, self-service talent portal operates as a private market. Additionally, it connects human capital investors with a curated portfolio of vetted C-suite leaders and senior practitioners. Furthermore, we don’t just vet resumes—we curate an exclusive portfolio of the highest-impact leaders in the market. As a result, this unique model allows us to cut through the noise and deliver precision and speed that is unmatched in the industry.
While other firms are still posting job descriptions and hoping for the best, we’re operating like a private equity firm for talent. Specifically, we identify, vet, and deliver only the most exceptional candidates who can drive measurable business impact.
Proven AI Security Recruiter Results That Speak for Themselves
Over 80 high-stakes executive searches have taught me what works and what doesn’t. Moreover, here’s what sets my approach apart as an AI security recruiter and CISO Headhunter:
- 99% reduction in time-to-find compared to traditional search firms—we deliver curated candidate slates in minutes
- Strategic business impact focus—every placement is measured by business outcomes, not just technical competency
- Post-placement success tracking—we don’t disappear after the hire; instead, we ensure our candidates drive the results you need
How a CAISO Placement Saved a DORA Audit
I recently placed a Chief AI Security Officer (CAISO) at a financial technology company preparing for a DORA audit. Subsequently, the CAISO’s team identified and remediated critical security gaps in their generative AI systems. As a result, this led to a successful audit and secured a new partnership with a major financial institution. The ROI? Immediate compliance success and seven-figure revenue growth.
Boosting Stock Price: How the Right AI Security Recruiter Hire Accelerated Revenue
I secured a technical sales leader with deep AI security expertise for a venture-backed startup. Consequently, this placement directly contributed to exceeding Q3 revenue targets and helped close two multi-million dollar deals. Moreover, they provided a credible, authoritative voice on their AI product security.
This isn’t luck. Rather, this is the result of understanding both the technology landscape and the strategic business imperatives driving AI security hiring.
My AI Security Recruiter Specialization: From CISO to CAISO
My expertise is built on a foundation of over 70 high-stakes searches for some of the world’s most influential companies. Additionally, this experience includes placing top-tier Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) who have guided organizations through critical moments like IPOs, M&A transactions, and breach recoveries.
However, the future of cybersecurity leadership is evolving. Consequently, so is my specialization as an AI security recruiter.
The Next Frontier: AI Security Leadership
Today, my focus has shifted to the next frontier: AI security. Specifically, I specialize in executive search for:
- Chief AI Security Officers (CAISOs) who can architect enterprise-wide AI governance
- AI Security & Governance leaders who bridge technical implementation with regulatory compliance
- Agentic AI Security specialists who understand autonomous AI systems and their unique threat vectors
- AI-focused technical sales professionals who can articulate complex security value propositions
This specialization means I don’t just understand the job description. Rather, I understand the rapidly evolving technology landscape and the strategic business impact of these roles.
Strategic Business Impact Beyond Technical Skills
As Timothy Youngblood, CISO at Astrix Security and former CISO at McDonald’s, explains:
“The future of cyber leadership will be about striking the right balance—trusting AI while maintaining human oversight… The future belongs to leaders who make cyber resilience a competitive advantage.”
This perfectly captures why my approach as an AI security recruiter works. Rather than just filling seats, I’m helping you build competitive advantage through strategic talent acquisition.
Furthermore, I’ve seen firsthand how placing the right AI security leader can directly impact stock price by building market confidence in your AI initiatives. When investors see credible, authoritative leadership protecting your AI investments, they view your company as a safer, more strategic bet.
Case Study: A recent technical sales leader placement helped a cybersecurity startup achieve a 238% ROI over three years. Specifically, this was partly by reducing web application breach risk by 25% through strategic AI security implementations. This wasn’t just about preventing breaches. Instead, it was about enabling revenue growth through trust and technical credibility.
The Strategic Partnership Approach: Beyond Transactional AI Recruiting
What truly sets me apart as an AI security recruiter is my approach. Rather than just filling a seat, I act as a strategic talent partner. Moreover, my goal is to help leaders invest in talent that not only protects trust and resilience but also fuels innovation and builds lasting competitive advantage.
Understanding the AI Security Ecosystem
Traditional recruiters approach AI security like any other tech role. Instead, they focus on certifications, years of experience, and keyword matching. However, that approach fails because AI security isn’t just about traditional cybersecurity principles applied to new technology.
AI security requires leaders who understand:
- Algorithmic bias and fairness implications that impact brand reputation
- Model governance frameworks that enable innovation while ensuring compliance
- Adversarial AI threats that didn’t exist in traditional cybersecurity models
- Cross-functional collaboration between data science, engineering, legal, and business teams
- Regulatory landscapes that are evolving in real-time across multiple jurisdictions
As an AI security recruiter with deep domain expertise, I evaluate candidates on these nuanced competencies. Furthermore, I don’t just focus on traditional security credentials.
The Investment Mindset
I approach every search with an investment mindset. Similarly, just as private equity firms carefully evaluate potential portfolio companies, I evaluate how each candidate will contribute to your organization’s long-term value creation.
This means looking beyond technical skills to assess:
- Strategic thinking capability to navigate uncertain regulatory environments
- Business acumen to balance security with innovation and growth
- Leadership ability to build and scale AI security teams
- Communication skills to translate technical risks into business language for boards and investors
Speed Without Compromising Quality
The AI security talent market moves fast. Additionally, the best candidates are often passive and may only be available for short windows. Furthermore, my curated talent portal and deep industry relationships allow me to move quickly when the right opportunity arises.
However, speed without quality is just expensive failure. Moreover, every candidate in our pipeline has been pre-vetted for both technical competency and cultural fit. Therefore, we don’t waste your time with candidates who look good on paper but can’t execute in your specific environment.
When You Need an AI Security Recruiter
Not every hiring challenge requires specialized expertise. However, if you’re facing any of these scenarios, the cost of using a generalist recruiter far outweighs the investment in specialized search:
Critical Timing Scenarios
Company scaling with AI implementation: You’re moving beyond proof-of-concept AI projects to enterprise-wide deployment. Therefore, you need leadership that can scale security alongside innovation.
Post-breach recovery and rebuilding: A security incident has exposed gaps in your AI security posture. Consequently, you need a leader who can rebuild trust with customers, investors, and regulators.
Building world-class AI security team from scratch: You’re serious about AI as a competitive advantage. Moreover, you need to build the security foundation that enables ambitious goals.
Preparing for regulatory compliance: Whether it’s DORA in Europe, emerging AI regulations in the US, or industry-specific requirements, you need leaders who can navigate compliance while enabling business objectives.
Technical sales and revenue impact: You need AI security experts who can speak credibly to customers, partners, and investors about your security posture and competitive differentiation.
The Cost of Waiting
The math is simple, and it’s not in your favor. Furthermore, the AI security market is growing at a staggering 24.1% CAGR. This isn’t just market opportunity—it’s competitive pressure. Additionally, every day you wait to secure top AI security talent is a day your competitors are moving ahead.
Consider the numbers:
- Market growth: $31.38B to $219.53B by 2034
- Talent scarcity: Increasing competition for proven AI security leaders
- Rising stakes: Regulatory requirements and security risks growing in parallel
The organizations that move first to secure elite AI security talent will have sustainable competitive advantages. However, those that wait will find themselves paying premium prices for remaining talent. Worse, they may be making do with suboptimal hires.
Ready to Secure Your AI?
If your organization is scaling AI initiatives, navigating security challenges, or building the next generation of AI-powered products, the question isn’t whether you need specialized AI security leadership. Rather, it’s whether you can afford to get this hire wrong.
Let’s discuss how the right AI security talent can protect your brand, accelerate your growth, and build lasting competitive advantage.
Ready to Secure Your AI Security Recruiter? Let’s Talk.
The future of your AI initiatives depends on the security leadership you put in place today. Furthermore, as the demand for AI security expertise explodes and the talent pool remains limited, the advantage goes to organizations that move decisively.
I’ve helped 70+ organizations solve their most critical cybersecurity leadership challenges. Additionally, I’m now focused exclusively on the AI security talent market—the highest-stakes, highest-impact hiring decisions you’ll make in the next decade.
Don’t let the AI security talent shortage limit your organization’s potential. Instead, let’s build the leadership team that turns your AI initiatives into sustainable competitive advantages.
André Tehrani
AI Security Recruiter & CISO Headhunter
Founder, Recrewmint
Securing the future of AI, one strategic hire at a time.
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About Recrewmint: We are a specialized cybersecurity executive search firm that helps companies solve security staffing shortages. Moreover, we rapidly source, recruit, and place top-class cybersecurity and AI security talent. Additionally, our exclusive talent portal, Mint Portal, disrupts traditional hiring by enabling instant access to vetted security leaders and practitioners. Consequently, we reduce time-to-find by 98% compared to industry averages.
© 2025 Recrewmint, Inc. All rights reserved. This article was created with the assistance of Claude Sonnet 4 an AI language model by Anthropic. Video generation was created with the assistance of Google veo3 an AI language video generation model by Google DeepMind. Content reviewed and approved by Recrewmint’s cybersecurity recruiting experts.
