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Information Technology Recruiting

Since 1987, Clark Davis places software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, data and ML engineers, cloud architects, 
IT infrastructure professionals, and project managers with companies across New Jersey, New York, and the United States.

IT Staffing in New Jersey, New York, and the Tri-State

Generalist staffing firms struggle with IT roles because the technology changes faster than their recruiters can keep up. Our IT team specializes in technical recruitment specifically — they know the difference between a Java backend engineer and a full-stack developer, between a SOC analyst and a security architect, between a data scientist and an ML engineer. IT staffing in NJ led by recruiters with deep industry expertise.

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    IT Staffing in New Jersey, New York, and the Tri-State

    Generalist staffing firms struggle with IT roles because the technology changes faster than their recruiters can keep up. Our IT team specializes in technical recruitment specifically — they know the difference between a Java backend engineer and a full-stack developer, between a SOC analyst and a security architect, between a data scientist and an ML engineer.

    Roles We Place

    Software 
Development 

    Backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers. Junior through staff and principal level.

    Cybersecurity

    SOC analysts, security engineers, compliance specialists, identity and access management

    Cloud and 
DevOps

    AWS, Azure, GCP engineers, DevOps, platform engineers, SREs)
    Software Development.

    Data Analytics

    Data engineers, data scientists, ML engineers, analytics engineers, AI/ML platform engineers.

    IT Infrastructure and Support

    Systems administrators, network engineers, IT support, and infrastructure project managers.

    Project Management and Business Analysis

    Technical project managers, scrum masters, business analysts, and CRM specialists.

    Software 
Development 

    Backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers. Junior through staff and principal level. Includes software engineers, application developers, AI application developers, and NLP engineers.

    Cybersecurity

    SOC analysts, security engineers, compliance specialists, identity and access management professionals, and AI security specialists.

    Cloud and 
DevOps

    AWS, Azure, and GCP engineers, DevOps engineers, platform engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), AI infrastructure engineers, and MLOps professionals.

    Data Analytics

    Data engineers, data scientists, AI/ML engineers, AI research scientists, analytics engineers, and advanced analytics professionals.

    IT Infrastructure and Support

    Systems administrators, network engineers, IT support professionals, infrastructure project managers, and enterprise technology support specialists.

    Project Management and Business Analysis

    Technical project managers, scrum masters, business analysts, CRM specialists, AI product managers, and AI solutions architects.

     

    How We Approach IT Recruitment

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    For Candidates

    Submit your resume to have an initial screening call.

    A specialized IT recruiter will assess your skills, experience, salary range, and preferences (remote/hybrid/onsite, NJ/NY vs. nationwide). 

    This is a confidential process between you and your recruiter and is unique to your job search, as every candidate has his/her own motivation for seeking a new role.

    We deliver a short list of jobs that match your specific preferences and needs.

    Coordinate interviews efficiently that can meet the demands of your schedule.

    Provide honest feedback throughout the interview process.

    After your start date we continue to maintain a relationship to help facilitate a smooth transition and to ensure you are thriving in your new position.

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    For Employers

    Clients partner with Clark Davis Associates to save time, access better talent (including passive candidates), reduce hiring risk, and get expert guidance on the competitive IT market. They deeply Understand the Role and the client’s needs. 

    Deliver a shortlist of well-matched candidates. 

    Coordinate interviews efficiently (technical screens, manager rounds, team interviews).  

    Relay honest feedback between both sides and coach candidates as needed. 

    Negotiate terms (salary, benefits, start date, remote/hybrid) on behalf of the client.  

    Help close strong candidates who may have multiple options. 

    Maintain a relationship with both sides even past our guarantee to ensure both sides are thriving in their roles as employer and employee.

    How We Approach IT Recruitment

    Time to first qualified candidate

    Typical 5 to 10 business days

    Vetting

    Third-party background screening, three professional references minimum, technical screening when applicable

    Coverage

    Permanent placement, contract roles, contract-to-hire, remote and onsite

    Recruiter expertise

    Each IT placement handled by a recruiter with technology-industry background

    Talk to One of Our IT Recruiters

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    Brian Clark

    Senior Director, IT & Engineering

    With more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology recruiting at Clark Davis, Brian is known for building lasting relationships and many of his professional connections have evolved into meaningful friendships. His favorite moments are when a candidate or client appreciates his hard work and dedication and rewards him with a simple “Thank you.” He has a deep appreciation for a work/life balance that has allowed him to spend quality time with family, coach his children and never miss an important event.

    Brian Clark

    Executive Director, IT/Pharma Healthcare
    FAQ

    IT Recruitment FAQ

    Don’t see your question listed here? Reach out to us and we’d be happy to answer additional questions.

    What IT roles does Clark Davis Associates place?

    We place across six IT specialties: network and infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud and DevOps, software development, data and analytics, and IT leadership.

    Yes. Most IT placements include remote, hybrid, and onsite options depending on the role and the client.

    Most IT placements receive qualified candidates within 5 to 10 business days. Time to final hire varies by role complexity, with senior and specialized roles taking longer.

    Yes. We staff full-time permanent IT roles, contract roles, contract-to-hire, and remote placements across all six IT specialties.

    Yes, we place remote IT candidates nationwide across the US, in addition to strong focus on the NJ/NY metro area. We also handle hybrid and fully onsite roles. Many of our IT placements are remote or hybrid, but some positions (especially certain support, security, or infrastructure roles) require local candidates or specific onsite days. We list the location clearly on each posting, and remote opportunities are open to qualified candidates almost anywhere in the United States.

    Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
    Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
    IT Director / VP of IT
    Infrastructure Manager
    Help Desk / End User Support Leadership
    Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect
    Cloud Architect
    ERP / Enterprise Systems Manager
    Data & Analytics Leadership
    IT Project Manager
    Business Analyst
    Developers

    We handle all three for IT roles: contract (temporary/consulting), contract-to-hire, and direct hire (permanent) placements. Our IT recruiters work with both short-term project needs and long-term/permanent hiring, depending on the client’s requirements. Many of our technology positions (especially in pharma, finance, and enterprise environments) start as contract or contract-to-hire before converting to permanent.

    Our IT recruiters each have over a decade specifically recruiting IT professionals.  They understand the jobs they are working and can communicate effectively the needs of our clients by providing internal nuances that only someone with long term relationships know about thus better preparing you to land your dream job.

    Real Impact

    I worked with Matt Reynolds and had a great smooth experience. As a software professional it feels impossible to land interviews without going through a recruiter, and some can be a nightmare. I felt I could be honest about my prior experience and get an unbiased advice. Actually I tried to decline the interview because the job description didn’t fit me, but Matt knew the position and company well enough to know the JD didn’t match what they were really looking for. Still there 2 years later.

    Todd Hunter, software professional

    Michael Savio at Clark Davis helped place me for a senior role at a Fortune 100 company. He was very communicative and helpful throughout the process, ensuring I had the right information about the process, interviews, and interviewers to prepare for success.

    Bill Mahoney, senior IT professional

    As I have said multiple times in the past few weeks, you guys are the best I have worked with in the past 5 years. Just wish I met / engaged you sooner. The fact that you came out to a company event just to cultivate a deeper relationship, speaks volumes. Looking forward to an awesome partnership going forward.

    Marc Caruso, CEO
    TechFox, LLC. A Division of IT Management, LLC.

    I’ve worked with Michael Savio for years now to fill some of our toughest roles. Always brings solid candidates, communicates clearly, and just makes the whole process easier. Can’t recommend them enough if you need a recruiter who actually gets it.

    Brian Cheng

    Hire IT Talent or Find Your Next Tech Role

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