What e2 Cyber does

e2 Cyber is an Australian specialist cyber security recruitment agency and a brand of Emanate Technology Pty Ltd (ABN 72 610 354 955), established in 2023 by Joel Hides (CEO) and Jacob Bywater. The company focuses exclusively on cyber security hiring, providing permanent placement, contract/temporary staffing, and AGSVA security-cleared workforce provision across seven cyber sub-disciplines — Entry Level, Engineering, Architecture, GRC, Network, Offensive Security, and Cyber Leadership. Its primary customer segments are Federal Government & Defence, Critical Infrastructure & Regulated Private Sector (SOCI Act, APRA CPS 234, PSPF, ISO 27001, Essential Eight), and, to a lesser extent, mid-to-large private enterprises, all served domestically across Australia.

The agency operates from four offices (Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide) using a third-party SaaS technology stack — Bullhorn for applicant tracking and CRM, Employment Hero for HRIS and payroll, Xero for finance and invoicing, WorkPro for background checking, plus AGSVA and Department of Home Affairs platforms — and an owned candidate/client portal (job alerts, dashboard, CV submission). The company does not develop proprietary software, algorithms, or IP-backed technical products; all delivery is consultant-led. Its core technology assets are a proprietary database of vetted, security-cleared cyber candidates and accumulated domain knowledge across cyber certifications, frameworks, and market pricing.

e2 Cyber runs a consultative, sales-led go-to-market model: certified cyber security consultants directly match vetted candidates against client briefs, supported by content marketing (blog, SEO, salary guide), LinkedIn outreach, community engagement (AISA, Australian Women in Security Network), and event attendance (AISA CyberCon, BSides). Revenue is generated through transaction fees on permanent placements, typically a percentage of the candidate's annual salary, and through margin on contract/temporary staffing rates, with security-cleared placements commanding premium rates due to the scarcity of cleared talent. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement.

Name

e2 Cyber

Legal name

Emanate Technology Pty Ltd

Website

https://e2cyber.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

e2 Cyber is an Australian cyber security recruitment agency, founded in 2023 as a brand of Emanate Technology, providing permanent and contract placement of cleared and non-cleared cyber talent for federal government, defence, critical infrastructure, and private enterprise clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cyber Security Recruitment Services

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Staffing (BPACADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Cyber security recruitment
• Permanent placement services
• Contract staffing solutions
• Security cleared workforce
• Cyber talent acquisition

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Permanent Recruitment and Placement Services: Fees earned for sourcing, screening, and placing candidates into permanent cyber security roles. The agency matches vetted candidates with client organisations and receives a placement fee upon successful hire, typically structured as a percentage of the candidate's annual salary.
2. Contract/Temporary Staffing Services: Revenue generated by supplying contract cyber security professionals to client organisations. e2 Cyber manages payroll, contractor payments, timesheets, and compliance documentation on behalf of clients, earning margin on mark-up of contractor rates.
3. Security-Cleared Workforce Provision: Specialist placement and management of security-cleared (AGSVA Baseline, NV1, NV2) cyber professionals for government and defence clients, commanding premium rates due to the scarcity and complexity of cleared talent sourcing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

e2 Cyber is Australia's specialist cyber security recruitment agency, placing vetted candidates into permanent and contract cyber security roles across federal government, defence, critical infrastructure, and private enterprise clients. The agency sources across seven cyber sub-disciplines (Entry Level, Engineering, Architecture, GRC, Network, Offensive Security, Cyber Leadership) and maintains a proprietary database of AGSVA security-cleared professionals (Baseline, NV1, NV2) for government/defence engagements.

Product overview

e2 Cyber operates as a specialized cyber security recruitment agency offering a portfolio of services across permanent placement, contract staffing, and workforce solutions. The core offering consists of domain-specialized recruitment services spanning Entry Level Cyber, Engineering, Architecture, GRC, Network, Offensive Security, and Cyber Leadership verticals. These are supported by specialized services including security-cleared workforce provision, AGSVA clearance processing, payroll management, and contractor benefits programs. The agency provides a digital platform with candidate and client portals, job alert services, and research resources including salary benchmarking guides. All services are delivered through an integrated operational ecosystem using Bullhorn (ATS/CRM), Employment Hero (HRIS/payroll), Xero (finance), and WorkPro (background checking), with client-facing delivery managed through dedicated consultants across Australian offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Recruitment Services Full-cycle recruitment services placing candidates in ongoing permanent cyber security positions across federal government, defence, critical infrastructure, and private sector clients throughout Australia. Fees are typically structured as a percentage of the candidate's annual salary.
• Contract Recruitment Services Temporary and contract-based staffing solutions for cyber security professionals, including short and long-term contract placements across Australian jurisdictions. e2 Cyber manages payroll, contractor payments, timesheets, and compliance documentation on behalf of clients, earning margin on mark-up of contractor rates.
• Security-Cleared Workforce Provision Specialist placement and management of security-cleared (AGSVA Baseline, NV1, NV2) cyber professionals for federal government, defence contractors, and national security-adjacent organisations, commanding premium rates due to the scarcity of cleared talent.
• Entry Level Cyber Recruitment Recruitment services for junior cyber security roles including SOC Analysts, Junior GRC, Risk Management, Compliance Analysts, and entry-level Penetration Testing positions across Australian employers.
• Engineering Recruitment Specialist recruitment for cyber security engineering positions ranging from Junior Security Engineer to Senior Security Engineer, SIEM Engineers, and Application Security Engineers across Australian organisations.
• Architecture Recruitment Recruitment for cyber security architects including Junior Security Architect, Security Architect, Senior Security Architect, and Cloud Security Architect roles across Australian employers.
• GRC Recruitment Governance, Risk and Compliance recruitment services for GRC Analysts and GRC Consultants at all levels, supporting organisations operating under SOCI, APRA CPS 234, Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and PSPF frameworks.
• Network Recruitment Cyber-focused network recruitment covering Network Administrators, Network Engineers, Senior Network Engineers, Network Architects, and Network Managers across Australian organisations.
• Offensive Security Recruitment Specialist recruitment for penetration testers, red teamers, and offensive security consultants across Australian organisations.
• Cyber Leadership Recruitment Executive and senior leadership recruitment for Security Officers, IT Security Advisors, CISOs, and Chief Security Officers across Australian organisations.
• AGSVA Clearance Processing Support Assistance with Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance applications and sponsorship for candidates, supporting faster clearance progression for government/defence placements.
• Payroll Management and Contractor Payments Contractor payroll administration, invoicing, timesheets, and payment processing services through integrated finance systems (Employment Hero, Xero) on behalf of clients engaging contract cyber security staff.
• Contractor Benefits Program Benefits package for contractors including discounted training course access through Lumify Work, compliance support, and payroll services supporting retention and engagement of contract cyber security professionals.
• Candidate Search and Screening Specialist candidate sourcing, vetting, background verification, and suitability assessment for cyber security roles, leveraging the agency's proprietary database and consultant domain expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• e2 Cyber places cyber security professionals across government, defence, and private sector organisations throughout Australia — covering all major Australian jurisdictions from offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Davidson Technology: Australian technology recruitment firm with a federal government and cyber practice placing cleared and uncleared talent into Canberra-based departments and agencies. Comparable in segment focus and customer base to e2 Cyber.
• Paxus: Australian IT and digital recruitment specialist with national contractor and permanent placement across technology and cyber roles. Directly comparable in scale, delivery model, and government/enterprise client mix to e2 Cyber.
• Peoplebank: Specialist IT recruitment agency with a strong federal government and enterprise client base, placing technology and cyber professionals into Canberra-based departments and corporate clients. Overlaps directly with e2 Cyber's federal government and defence segment.
• Salt Recruitment: Global digital and technology recruitment firm with APAC presence including Australia, placing technology and cyber professionals across engineering, architecture, and leadership roles. Overlaps with e2 Cyber's domain coverage and contract/permanent delivery model.
• Talent International: Australian-headquartered IT and technology recruitment firm with a dedicated cyber security practice placing cyber professionals into government, defence, and enterprise clients. Directly comparable to e2 Cyber in customer base, specialism, and Australian national footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hays Australia: Global recruitment firm with substantial Australian operations and a technology and cyber security practice. Larger scale and broader reach than e2 Cyber, but lacks the pure-play cyber specialism that differentiates e2 Cyber.
• Robert Walters Australia: International recruitment firm with Australian offices placing technology and cyber professionals in permanent and contract roles. Competes in the same cyber market but as part of a broader technology and finance recruitment portfolio.
• Akkodis (formerly Modis): Global IT and engineering recruitment and solutions provider with APAC operations, placing technology and cyber professionals into enterprise and government clients. Larger scale and broader services than e2 Cyber, with overlap in cyber contract and permanent placements.
• Hudson Australia: Established Australian recruitment firm with technology, government, and professional services practices placing cyber and technology talent. Larger and broader portfolio than e2 Cyber but overlapping in target client segments.

Others

• CyberCX: Australia's largest pure-play cyber security services firm, a major hirer of cyber talent that competes for the same cleared-candidate pool e2 Cyber cultivates. Not a direct recruitment competitor, but a key adjacent player whose hiring demand shapes the market in which e2 Cyber operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e2-cyber

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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