Code Red’s dedicated team of specialist cybersecurity consultants pride themselves on offering a boutique, best-in-class service to all of our clients and candidates. We are passionate about our work, love being part of the cybersecurity community, and truly enjoy working in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors.
Code Red’s dedicated team of specialist cybersecurity consultants pride themselves on offering a boutique, best-in-class service to all of our clients and candidates. We are passionate about our work, love being part of the cybersecurity community, and truly enjoy working in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors.
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Code Red Partners was founded in 2017 by Tom Alcock. With 18+ years of recruiting experience, Tom has helped companies, from high-growth post-IPO technology companies to VC-backed startups, make mission-critical technical and leadership hires.
Since starting Code Red, Tom and the team have built one of the largest networks of cybersecurity thought leaders, hiring managers, and candidates in the world. His recruiting expertise and specialist cybersecurity knowledge have helped establish Code Red as a go-to security talent partner for many of the world’s leading technology companies.
Tom is passionate about delivering a best-in-class experience and believes long-term partnerships built on trust and transparency are the foundation of a successful recruiting business.
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Shelley has spent 13 years recruiting in cybersecurity, earning multiple top biller awards along the way. She’s built her career around a customer-first approach, taking the time to truly understand what clients and candidates need rather than pushing a quick placement. She has also built and managed successful recruiting teams. Clients can expect someone who listens first, communicates clearly, and stays focused on finding the right long-term fit. Outside of work, Shelley has called NYC, Chicago, and now Columbus, OH, home. She’s a mom to two young daughters who keep her life full and her days moving fast.
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Ariel Itzhakov is a Vice President at Code Red Partners, where he oversees the Cybersecurity Vendors and Product vertical. With more than eight years of recruiting experience, he helps high-growth technology and cybersecurity companies build exceptional teams. At Code Red, Ariel has helped launch companies out of stealth by making founding security hires, while also placing C-level security executives at Fortune 500 companies. He was named Rookie of the Year in his first year at Huxley and MVP in his first year at Code Red. As a leader, Ariel also helps drive new technology, operational excellence, and growth. Outside of work, he’s a big basketball fan, loves to cook and work on his cars, and enjoys spending time with his family.
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Erin has been recruiting in security for over seven years and in tech for almost a decade. As one of Code Red Partners’ earlier hires, she runs a full desk and partners with clients, hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates. A multimillion-dollar lifetime biller, top yearly biller, and 2x BSidesSF speaker, Erin specializes in building security engineering teams, including first security hires and hard-to-find niche talent. Based in Charlotte and originally from Southwest Virginia, she’s currently flipping a mid-century modern house and enjoys hot yoga, thrift shopping, swimming, cooking, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and escaping to the beach or mountains. She’s equal parts city mouse and country mouse.
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Rosie is Director of Cybersecurity Recruitment at Code Red Partners, with experience across the full security and software engineering landscape and over 10 years in customer-facing, relationship-driven roles. She joined Code Red almost five years ago as a Consultant and worked her way up to Director, partnering with high-growth US companies from Series A through Series D to build and scale their teams. For Rosie, recruitment has always been about people first, and she values building genuine, long-term relationships with clients and candidates. Originally from the UK, Rosie now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her young daughter. Outside of work, she’s a singer-songwriter, with music providing a creative change of pace from talking all things cybersecurity.
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Spencer leads the Defense Tech & Critical Infrastructure practice at Code Red Partners, specializing in executive and technical hiring across cybersecurity, software engineering, robotics, autonomy, AI, and hardware. He partners with venture-backed startups and high-growth companies tackling complex engineering and security challenges. Known for his relationship-first approach and deep understanding of the defense technology ecosystem, Spencer connects exceptional talent with companies building the future of aerospace, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and national security. Outside of work, you’ll find him boating in the Florida sunshine, discovering a new fine dining spot, hanging out with his dog Rocky, or embracing the occasional “Florida Man” adventure.
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Five years into tech recruiting, Diane cut her teeth placing software and data engineering talent at F500 companies before breaking into cybersecurity in 2025. She joined Code Red to specialize in early-stage hiring, from first security hires to foundational team buildouts. Her approach starts with truly understanding the hiring philosophy behind the teams she partners with, then matching that against the real career goals of the job seekers she represents. Originally from Boston (go Pats), Diane is now based in the LA area, where she can typically be found hunting down the best sushi spots (major hamachi lover), hiking SoCal, or wrangling her lovable but chaotic puppy, Archer.
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Dan is a Principal Security Recruiter with nearly a decade of tech staffing experience, based in Denver, CO. He connects ambitious tech companies with the security talent they need to build and scale. Dan has a knack for spotting niche technical talent others might miss, sweats the details most recruiters skip, and cares just as much about culture fit as skills on paper. Clients can expect someone genuinely invested in finding the right match that will last. Outside of recruiting, you’ll find Dan hiking with his dogs, cycling, chasing good surf, paddleboarding, napping in a hammock at a remote campsite, or hunting down his next music festival.
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Matt is a Director of Recruiting at Code Red Partners, specializing in placing senior engineers and engineering leaders across defense tech and AI labs. He takes a high-conviction approach built around fewer submissions, deeper candidate relationships, and an understanding of what it takes to hire in a market where clearance, mission fit, and technical depth all matter simultaneously. Outside of work, Matt channels his competitive streak into HYROX, Ironman training, and any other sport that seems like a good idea until halfway through. He’s yet to learn that hobbies are supposed to be relaxing.
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Brenden brings seven years of recruiting experience across big tech and startup ecosystems, with significant experience identifying cleared software engineering talent in both agency and internal settings, including AWS. He’s a “dog with a bone” on particularly niche searches and prides himself on operating as an extension of his clients’ organizations through a consultative approach. Outside of identifying elite talent, Brenden lives in Colorado, where he enjoys skiing, scuba diving in Denver-area lakes, of course, and following sports.
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Garrett came up as a hacker before he ever came up as a recruiter, breaking things, learning how systems really work, and sitting in the same communities as the people he now places. It means he speaks his candidates’ language and often spots the right people before the market does. Today, Garrett builds across cybersecurity and engineering, focusing on people, their motivations, values, turning points, and the work that brings out their best. He listens properly, gives a straight answer, and will challenge you if he thinks you’re making the wrong move. Expect expertise, humor, and someone genuinely in your corner. Away from work, Garrett paints abstractly, shoots film, skydives, backpacks, and gets out on a mountain whenever he can.
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Brandon’s recruiting experience spans Meta, boutique search firms, and embedded partnerships with high-growth startups, from seed stage through Series D to global organizations. He has recruited across business and technical functions, with a particular focus on software, machine learning, and technical leadership. Brandon brings an empathetic, research-driven approach, getting deep into the technical context, business implications, and team culture behind a search while creating a thoughtful and transparent candidate experience. Outside of recruiting, Brandon loves cooking and previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants. He’s also into music, film, reading, and spending time in nature.
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Danielle started her career in marketing before moving into recruitment, where she’s spent 6+ years specializing in full-cycle recruiting, customer engagement, and stakeholder management. She was recognized as the Global Top Performer in Talent Acquisition for two consecutive years at her last company. Her philosophy is simple: great hiring starts with understanding the business, not just the job description. She partners closely with customers to uncover what success really looks like and find the right person the first time. Outside of work, Danielle is a former Level 10 gymnast and Southeast Regional Champion on uneven bars. She loves interior design, creating art, animals, and being dog mom to Baker and Winston.
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Craig comes from an aviation background and brings over five years of IT recruitment experience to Code Red. His earlier work focused on permanent and contract Salesforce recruitment, where he became the #1 recruiter for permanent US Salesforce placements. Today, Craig specializes in building security teams for startups and security vendors. He takes a transparent approach to recruitment, keeping alignment tight from kickoff through to the offer stage so clients and candidates always know where things stand. Craig lives in Denver, where he spends his free time snowboarding, mountain biking, and playing ice hockey.
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Jeremy is a technical recruiter with 9+ years of experience placing AI, product, and security engineers at some of the market’s most innovative startups. He has spent his career in high-velocity tech hiring, where the talent bar is unforgiving and the right hire can change a company’s trajectory. He isn’t a transactional recruiter. Jeremy consults, coaches, and stays invested well past the offer letter, giving clients a thoughtful, deliberate process rather than a pile of forwarded résumés. Strategic, futuristic, and quick to act, he brings creative thinking and conviction to hard-to-fill roles. Outside of work, you’ll find him golfing, getting tossed on a Judo mat, or hanging out with his dogs, Murphy and Cooper.
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Jesse has spent 20 years building careers in cybersecurity, first from the inside, then by helping the industry find its best talent. After 12 years building cybersecurity degree programs and talent pipelines, he launched a recruiting firm placing IT, cybersecurity, and software engineering talent. He later partnered with a boutique executive search agency on Head of Security through CISO-level placements. Jesse joined Code Red Partners full-time in 2025 to lead security leadership searches and drive the executive search practice, helping organizations find the leaders who will define their next chapter. He’s also a regular voice in the cybersecurity community, podcasting, speaking at local security events, and staying close to the people and problems shaping the industry.
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Brittany brings nine years of technical recruiting expertise and now specializes in defense tech and precision manufacturing talent acquisition. She’s placed 80+ candidates across 30+ organizations with a 100% retention rate across North America and Puerto Rico. At Code Red Partners, Brittany works directly with engineering and product leadership to engage passive candidates, develop proactive talent pipelines, and maintain rigorous evaluation standards. She brings fast execution and genuine dedication to mission-driven organizations. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Brittany is an avid New England sports fan, studies Brazilian jiu-jitsu, speaks English and Spanish, and is learning Italian. She’s also a proud mom of three who loves home projects, reading, cooking, and exploring local eateries.
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Maya is a NYC-based recruiter specializing in connecting high-growth tech and security companies with standout talent for critical hires. Her approach is all about reading between the lines and connecting the dots, understanding not just what a company is hiring for or what a candidate has done, but what will make the right match actually work. Clients and candidates can expect candid communication, strong market insight, and a relationship-first approach built around trust, transparency, and long-term fit. Outside of work, you can usually find Maya in Central Park with her pup, teaching yoga, doing CrossFit, or training BJJ. Oss!
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Luke is a Principal Consultant at Code Red Partners, driven by a real interest in the companies shaping the future of hard tech. He specializes in recruitment across autonomy, robotics, Physical AI, and embedded engineering, partnering directly with founders to solve tough hiring puzzles. Luke keeps things practical and open, prioritizing long-term relationships over quick transactions with both clients and candidates. Living in the Denver area, he spends his free time heading into the mountains on weekends to hike, ski, and camp.
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Abul is a Principal Recruiter at Code Red Partners, specializing in helping high-growth technology companies hire exceptional engineering talent. He has partnered with startups and scaling organizations to build high-performing software engineering, infrastructure, AI, and security teams. Known for his relationship-driven, consultative approach, Abul is passionate about connecting great people with opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact while helping clients build world-class teams. Based on Long Island, New York, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter, exploring local farms and parks, working on cars, playing basketball, and keeping up with the latest technology trends.
Code Red is always on the lookout for talented professionals who are looking for a new and exciting challenge. With 30+ years of combined staffing experience we can help you reach your full potential while giving you the right resources, tools, and guidance no matter the level you’re at. Our diverse in-house team is always growing. Connect with us today, and see where your future could take you.
Code Red is always on the lookout for talented professionals who are looking for a new and exciting challenge. With 30+ years of combined staffing experience we can help you reach your full potential while giving you the right resources, tools, and guidance no matter the level you’re at. Our diverse in-house team is always growing. Connect with us today, and see where your future could take you.
