IT Staffing Services in Virginia
Find qualified IT professionals without sorting through hundreds of resumes. SSE is an IT staffing and recruitment agency in Herndon, Virginia. We help businesses across Northern Virginia, Virginia and the U.S. find and screen technology professionals for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire roles.
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How IT Staffing Works: From Open Role to Hire
Many candidates enter the search. Fewer, better-matched ones reach you. Here is each stage and what you need to do.
- Step 01
You share the role
What we do: We review your brief and ask follow-up questions if something is unclear.
What you do: Tell us the skills, experience, hiring type, location and timeline.
- Step 02
We search for IT talent
What we do: We search for IT professionals who match the skills and experience in your brief.
What you do: Nothing. We take on the sourcing.
- Step 03
We screen candidates
What we do: We screen candidates against your requirements before presenting anyone.
What you do: Answer any questions we have about the role.
- Step 04
You review and hire
What we do: We present the qualified candidates and support the move to the hiring model you choose.
What you do: Review the candidates, interview and choose.
IT Roles We Recruit For
Software Development
- Software Engineers
- Full Stack Developers
- Front-End Developers (React, Angular, Vue)
- Back-End Developers
- Java Developers
- .NET / C# Developers
- Python Developers
- Node.js Developers
- PHP Developers
- Go & Rust Developers
- Mobile Developers (iOS, Android)
- React Native & Flutter Developers
- Embedded Software Engineers
- Game Developers
Data, Analytics & AI
- Data Engineers
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientists
- Machine Learning Engineers
- AI / LLM Engineers
- BI Developers (Power BI, Tableau)
- Data Architects
- Database Administrators
- ETL Developers
- Big Data Engineers (Spark, Hadoop)
- Snowflake & Databricks Engineers
Cloud & DevOps
- Cloud Engineers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cloud Architects
- DevOps Engineers
- Site Reliability Engineers (SRE)
- Platform Engineers
- Kubernetes & Container Engineers
- Build & Release Engineers
- Infrastructure-as-Code Engineers (Terraform)
Infrastructure, Networking & Support
- System Administrators
- Network Engineers
- Network Administrators
- Linux & Windows Server Engineers
- VMware & Virtualization Engineers
- Storage & Backup Engineers
- Help Desk Technicians
- Desktop Support Specialists
- IT Support Specialists
- Field Service Technicians
- NOC Technicians
Cybersecurity
- Security Analysts
- SOC Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Penetration Testers
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineers
- GRC & Compliance Analysts
- Cloud Security Engineers
- Incident Response Specialists
- Security Architects
QA & Testing
- QA Analysts
- Manual Testers
- Automation Test Engineers (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
- SDETs
- Performance Test Engineers
- Mobile App Testers
- QA Leads
Enterprise Applications
- Salesforce Developers & Admins
- SAP Consultants
- Oracle Developers & DBAs
- ServiceNow Developers
- Workday Consultants
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultants
- SharePoint & Power Platform Developers
- Guidewire Developers
- Mainframe / COBOL Developers
Design, Product & Delivery
- UI/UX Designers
- Product Managers
- Product Owners
- IT Project Managers
- Program Managers
- Scrum Masters
- Business Analysts
- Technical Writers
Architecture & IT Leadership
- Solution Architects
- Enterprise Architects
- Engineering Managers
- IT Managers
- IT Directors
- CTO / CIO
Don't see your role? Tell us what you need and we'll let you know whether we can help.
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Industries We Support
We recruit technology professionals for employers in every sector, from software and telecom to healthcare and government contracting.
Business Model
Hiring Models for IT Roles
Not sure which fits? Tell us the role and we will recommend one.
- 01
Contract Staffing
Add developers, engineers or analysts for a defined project or period.
Best for: Projects and specialized skills.
- 02
Temporary Staffing
Short-term IT cover for busy periods or absences.
Best for: Short-term workforce needs.
- 03
Temp-to-Hire
Work with someone first, then move to permanent if it fits.
Best for: Employers who want flexibility before making a permanent hire.
- 04
Direct Hire
Recruit a permanent member of your technology team.
Best for: Long-term and key positions.
What to Send Us
A short brief is enough to start. The more detail you give, the better matched the candidates.
For businesses and hiring teams only.
What to Send Us
- The job title and main duties
- Skills and experience needed
- Hiring type: contract, temporary, temp-to-hire or direct hire
- Work location and whether it is on-site, hybrid or remote
- Timeline and number of positions
- Salary or rate range, if you have one

IT Staffing in Herndon, Northern Virginia and Across Virginia
Submit a Job OpeningOur office is in Herndon, Virginia. We support employers across Northern Virginia, including Reston, Fairfax, Ashburn and Arlington, as well as Richmond, the rest of Virginia and the U.S. Explore non-IT staffing and our full recruitment services.
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Other queriesIT staffing means finding technology professionals for a business, on contract, temporary, temp-to-hire or permanent terms. The staffing company searches for and screens candidates so you can focus on interviews.
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