About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do. We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
The Consultant works closely with Project Managers, Delivery Directors, and other Delivery team members to support engagements by assessing the security of various types of client applications and supporting infrastructure against security best practices. The Consultant brings solid technical skills, contributes to meeting the objectives of engagements, collaborates effectively with clients, and supports teammates across one or more technical domains. The Consultant helps clients understand assessment results and, through objective testing and clear reporting, supports them in making well‑informed, risk‑based decisions to improve their overall security posture.What You'll DoWorking independently and collaboratively with a team to both lead and supportPerform penetration testing on applications with complex technology stacks from both a: Unauthenticated perspective and Authenticated perspectiveDynamically flex your skills when assessing emerging or custom technologies. Lead complex engagements to provide a technical consistency approach across multiple tests.Contextualize vulnerabilities and assess realistic impact to a client accounting for mitigating and aggravating factors.Manage priorities and tasks to achieve utilization targets.Operate with professionalism both internally and with clients.Ensure quality reports and services are delivered efficiently and on time.Support sales and business growth by scoping out potential opportunities.Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.What You'll BringApplication penetration testing and assessment tradecraft and methodologies (including browser-based, API)Strong working knowledge of at least two programming or scripting languagesStrong understanding of security principles and industry best practices.Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a consulting/professional services roleMinimum of 3 years’ experience in Application Security and/or Software Development
Excellent consulting skills including:Time management, performing adjacent tasks while ensuring on-time delivery, escalating issues as neededVerbal communication, leading client calls for project kickoffs and debriefWritten communicationReport writing, for both executive audiences and technical staffExpert proficiency in Web Application Penetration Testing
Excellent overall technical skills, with strong expertise in at least one of the following:Mobile Application Penetration TestingHardware Penetration TestingCloud Penetration TestingAI Penetration TestingSecure Code Review Thick Application Penetration TestingContainer Penetration TestingNetwork Active Directory Penetration TestingBonus PointsAWAE, OSCP, OSCE, OSEE offensive security certificationsSignificant development and engineering backgroundsCloud Service penetration testing tradecraft and methodologies across multiple service providers (e.g. AWS, GCP, etc.).Mobile platform and application penetration testing tradecraft and methodologies across both iOS and Android.Red/Purple Team tradecraft and methodologies.Social engineering in all its forms.AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified SysOps AdministratorNetwork, Database, System administration experience and certifications$105,000 - $138,000 a yearThe salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at .We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.