InterSec sharpens tech talent sourcing with Dice’s precise filters​

InterSec is a cybersecurity services company with a growing staffing division focused on supporting clients across commercial, state, local, and federal sectors. As Director of Staffing, Nicayla J. leads a team that fills deeply specialized IT and cyber roles—often requiring U.S. citizenship, green cards, or active federal clearance. These roles are frequently tied to sensitive projects with strict compliance and location-based constraints, particularly in markets like New York and Albany.​

Before turning to Dice in early 2024, InterSec had explored generalist platforms like Monster and Indeed but found them insufficient for sourcing niche, cleared candidates. “We weren’t getting out what we were putting in,” said Nicayla. “The roles were too specific to rely on CRM digging or broad-based outreach. We needed a better way to get in front of the right people.”

InterSec began using Dice in January 2024 with a clear objective: improve outreach and precision in sourcing highly specialized talent. One of the earliest wins was Dice’s ability to restrict submissions from third-party vendors—a major challenge on other platforms. “In other portals, you’d post a job and immediately get swamped with resumes from vendors,” Nicayla explained. “Dice allows us to turn that off, which lets us focus on direct candidates only.”​

Dice’s sourcing tools have also proven to be a step above competitors, thanks to advanced filtering capabilities. Nicayla specifically highlighted the value of combining full job descriptions with targeted job titles and Boolean searches. “I love that you can enter a full job description and still specify the exact titles you’re looking for,” she said. “Other platforms don’t give that level of precision.” In addition to title and skill matching, filters like U.S. work authorization, security clearance level, and last resume update help InterSec zero in on candidates who meet strict eligibility requirements—and are actually active in the job market. “We’re trying to reduce the back-and-forth,” Nicayla said. “If a candidate updated their resume last week, it tells me they’re on the market. That’s the kind of insight we need.”

Since adopting Dice, InterSec has seen noticeable improvements in the quality and focus of their applicant pool—especially for highly niche, location-bound roles. “I’m not getting an influx of unqualified applicants,” said Nicayla. “And I’m okay with that. If I get three qualified people instead of 40 irrelevant ones, I save time—and reduce my hiring cycle.”​

That emphasis on quality over quantity is at the core of InterSec’s staffing approach. Dice’s precision filters and customizable search functionality allow them to target only the most relevant candidates—those who meet strict clearance, citizenship, and location requirements. “We’re very proud to submit just one candidate if that candidate matches exactly what the client needs,” Nicyala added. “We don’t need to boast about volume. We care about precision.”