Hiring activity often increases in September as companies refocus on year-end priorities, launch new projects, and address critical talent needs. For IT and tech professionals considering their next move, this boost in hiring creates fresh opportunities across some of the market’s most in-demand areas. Tech Job Hiring in the Fall Remains Steady The technology […]
Networking & Architecture Careers Are Back: The Roles Companies Are Quietly Hiring For
The market is shifting again, and this time, it’s happening quietly. After years of AI‑driven restructuring and cloud‑first urgency, companies are rediscovering a foundational truth: digital transformation doesn’t move without the people who keep modern networks connected, secure and scalable. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for computer network architects to grow […]
Energy Tech Hiring in Texas: The IT Skill Sets Powering the Next Wave
Texas has long been a major center for the U.S. energy industry, spanning oil and gas, utilities, renewables, power generation, and grid operations. Today, the industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation as organizations modernize infrastructure to improve reliability, efficiency, security, and decision-making. This means the next era of energy in Texas will not be […]
Matlen Silver Appoints Rebecca Ventura as Chief Operating Officer
August 20, 2026 (Somerville, New Jersey) – Matlen Silver is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca Ventura to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Ventura will oversee national operations, delivery strategy, and organizational execution while continuing to advance operational excellence and client experience. Ventura most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales & […]
AI Built With Intention: From What’s Possible To What’s Practical
How Matlen Silver is taking a thoughtful approach to building AI that creates real value. With Austin Landwerlen, SVP, Digital Strategy & Innovation. Technology has always reshaped the way organizations hire, from online job boards and applicant tracking systems to today’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Each wave of innovation has introduced new tools, […]
Reframing the Conversation Around Time-to-Fill in IT Hiring
Today’s IT and technology leaders face a familiar pressure: when teams are short on key developers, engineers, analysts, cybersecurity talent, or cloud specialists, roles need to be filled faster. While reducing time-to-fill remains an important goal, speed without precision doesn’t necessarily lead to better business outcomes. A candidate hired quickly who lacks the right skills, […]
Matlen Silver Appoints Kirk Ferrier as Chief Revenue Officer
Long-time executive appointed as CRO to oversee enterprise strategy and accelerate Matlen Silver’s growth. June 29, 2026 – Somerville, New Jersey – Matlen Silver, a leading provider of talent and technology solutions, today announced the promotion of Kirk Ferrier to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective immediately. In this role, Ferrier serves as the company’s senior-most operating executive, […]
AI Roles Explained: ML Engineer vs. Data Engineer vs. AI Product Engineer
AI hiring is accelerating across industries, and three roles are leading the demand: Machine Learning Engineers, Data Engineers, and AI Product Engineers. While each serves a distinct purpose – building models, powering data infrastructure, or integrating AI into products- the lines between them are increasingly blending. Employers are prioritizing professionals who can move […]
Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap With Veteran Talent
For C-suite leaders and executive teams, cybersecurity talent has moved beyond a hiring issue and is now a business resilience issue. As threats grow more sophisticated and the cybersecurity skills gap persists, organizations need practical, scalable ways to strengthen security capabilities. One of the most compelling and often underutilized talent sources is the U.S. veteran […]
Cybersecurity Hiring in Banking: How Secure-by-Design Is Reshaping Financial Technology Talent
As cybersecurity threats, AI adoption, and regulatory scrutiny intensify, banks and financial institutions are fundamentally reshaping how they build and hire technology teams. Cybersecurity is no longer viewed as a standalone function — it has become a core principle embedded into every layer of banking technology development, infrastructure, and operations. Financial institutions that fail […]