Reviews.

I got in touch with Jesse about an interesting assignment he had open. From the very first moment, his clear communication and consistent follow-up stood out. Agreements are clear, expectations are managed well, and open items are picked up neatly.

What I also really appreciate is that Jesse understands the cybersecurity market and the people who work in it. This allows him to translate a client's wishes sharply into a concrete and realistic assignment. As a professional, this means you go into the conversation with the end client well prepared and without surprises.

Compliments too for the way Jesse supports both the client and the professional throughout the entire process. It makes the collaboration pleasant, transparent, and professional.

A collaboration I can certainly recommend. (Thanks for your effort and thinking along!)

“Working with Gruzzy is always a pleasure. He consistently delivers strong, relevant security profiles and does so remarkably fast. On top of that, he's friendly, helpful, and always communicates to the point. Thanks to his effort and professionalism I can move quickly and rely on quality. Highly recommended to work with.”

Gruzzy is a top recruitment agency. I've been in contact with Jesse, and honestly: Jesse isn't just great for the companies that hire him, but also for the candidates he recruits. He genuinely thinks along with you, and the atmosphere is often more friendly than formal, yet always professional. What I also hugely appreciate is that after a period without contact with Gruzzy, they recognized me immediately on my first call. They knew right away who I am, what I enjoy, and what suits me. That's how I was matched straight away with an organization that fits my wishes perfectly.

So, do you value personal contact, a relationship where you're not just a number, and people who know what you need and translate that into the perfect job? Don't wait any longer and go for Gruzzy!

Are you an employer looking for top security talent? Jesse always has a few gems on offer (yes, including the ones who don't immediately stand out ;)).

I first spoke to Jesse years ago and we have stayed in touch ever since. I greatly appreciate his genuine interest, professionality, advice and connections. When I was thinking about changing jobs, I reached out to Jesse, and after discussing my situation he introduced me to my current employer, which was a great match both on personality and on my career aspirations.

Jesse is a phenomenal cybersecurity recruiter with a personal touch and a strong understanding of cybersecurity.

Jesse knows exactly what he's talking about on the professional side. On a personal level he's simply a genuinely great guy who "says what he does and does what he says". None of the pushy nagging you see too often in the recruitment world, and he comes up with the right positions that are relevant and fitting. I started my new job with pleasure, thanks to Jesse, and hope to enjoy working there for many years to come.

JJesse is one of the really good guys in the executive search market specialized in security. He provides a focused “one to one” placement service, ensuring that both employer and candidate are the optimum match and best cultural fit for each other. Jesse shows great attention to detail and specialized in security and so understands the market place dynamic. He is responsive, personable and takes pride in achieving the placement of “success stories”. His methodology I believe to be quite unique. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jesse and Gruzzy Recruitment B.V. to any potential business seeking new talent.

Jesse pays attention. Attention to you, your wishes, your skills, and your start at your new client.
Looking for a fitting assignment, with a little cake to kick things off? Give Jesse your attention — you'll get a lot back for it.

Jesse helped me find my new role as a Cloud Security Engineer and I couldn't have asked for a better recruiter. He was always reachable, kept me in the loop throughout the whole process, and genuinely cared about what I was looking for rather than just filling a position. When it came to negotiating he had my back and pushed for what mattered to me. The whole experience felt personal, not transactional. Would 100% recommend.

What a breath of fresh air to get to work with Jesse! Jesse says what he does and does what he says. He invests in personal, lasting relationships, which means he knows his clients and candidates well and can therefore make the best match. What I found especially pleasant was his involvement throughout my entire assignment — not just in finding the assignment (which is where most recruiters drop off). That's what makes Jesse unique. Looking for a good recruiter? Don't hesitate — Jesse is someone you'll wánt to work with!

Jesse is a driven recruiter with passion for his work. I experienced him as very close-to-the-heart, engaged, and transparent. That last one I value especially, since from my own experience it's exactly what I missed in recruiters. Jesse, on the other hand, showed that it cán be done. Great guy and a good professional.

Recruiter with a sharp eye for talent!

I came into contact with Gruzzy Security Recruiters during my search for a new freelance assignment, and I can confidently say he delivered exceptional work. Jesse of Gruzzy Security Recruiters has a sharp eye for talent and understands very well what both the candidate and the client need.

From the start, communication was clear and professional, and I was kept well informed and supported throughout the entire process. Jesse of Gruzzy Security Recruiters went beyond what I would expect from a recruiter; he/she took the time for personal contact and to understand my skills, experience, and wishes, and then introduced me to a client that fit my profile very well.

Thanks to Jesse of Gruzzy Security Recruiters, I found an assignment that not only matches my expertise but also gives me a lot of satisfaction. I can recommend Gruzzy Security Recruiters without hesitation to anyone looking for a reliable, engaged, and knowledgeable recruiter.

Jesse is open and direct, no empty promises, and he thinks along with you. Working for Jesse is pleasant, everything can be discussed. Listening to both sides and building on that.

Fun and friendly guy, honest and straightforward. Would have loved for him to place me again, had a great time. Good recruiter!

Jesse is a great person to work with. He has the right energy and also kept me on my toes during the process. In an intensive period we achieved some great results together, and we can be proud of that! In any case, it brought my team a couple of really great new colleagues.

Jesse is an engaged, interested, and open person. He's not just busy filling vacancies and assignments as quickly as possible, but genuinely thinks along with the candidate to see where they'd be best in their element. Also after placement, definitely someone to stay in touch with — even if it's just to talk about how things are going. I'd recommend all my security colleagues to work with him.

Through Jesse I ended up at my current employer. Jesse was very engaged and helpful during the interviews, has a good sense of what you want, and therefore knows how to find a good match. I also experienced the aftercare as very pleasant!

As a freelance CISO/information security officer and experienced IT professional, I get messages from recruiters daily. Jesse is super pleasant to work with. What matters to me is that he handles contractual matters well and communicates with me and with clients. Working with Jesse is open and transparent, and that's simply very nice. He also knows the security world well and is eager to learn about what we actually all do in security.

Changing employers isn't something I do every year or even every two years, but sometimes it's just time to make that move. And then you quickly end up with a recruiter — and luckily Jesse crossed my path! He helped me land a fantastic job and truly took the weight off my shoulders in the application process, picking up all those tedious things I don't enjoy, like the negotiations and sorting out formalities. The only thing I still had to do myself was the interviews. And after the signature, in the moments when I got cold feet, Jesse was there to hear me out.
If I ever want to move on again I'll definitely drop by Jesse's, but not for the coming years — far too great a job in far too great a place right now!

SIDN has been working with Gruzzy Recruitment for several months now. In a short time, Jesse Hendriks has demonstrated the added value of Gruzzy Recruitment. Within a short period the cooperation agreement was established ánd a candidate joined us in employment. Jesse is honest, open, proactive, and to the point, which makes him a very pleasant conversation partner. He also listens well, sets clear expectations, and keeps his agreements. The personal attention for both the candidate and the client characterizes Gruzzy Recruitment as an agency, but also Jesse as a person. That makes it easy to let the recruitment & selection process run smoothly and quickly. As far as I'm concerned, a long-term collaboration definitely lies ahead.

Jesse's approach is friendly, open, interested, and personal. On security substance he's also a strong and pleasant conversation partner.

When he first approached me, he had properly figured out my background (had understood my LinkedIn profile well) and which assignments I could be deployed on. That approach led him to find an excellently fitting assignment for me right away. What strikes me is that the contact doesn't stop at the moment of placement.

During the placement process he guided me well, kept me informed, and was honest about where we stood in the process. I would certainly work with Jesse again and can therefore absolutely recommend him if you're looking for a project, a job, or a specialist within security.