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 Denver, Colorado 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.

Position Summary

As a Consultant you will work as part of a team assessing the security and compliance of client firms against regulatory and industry requirements and standards, and against security best practice frameworks. You will have a strong understanding of framework requirements, perform audit/assessments, and develop reports for clients. You will work closely with Project Managers, Directors and other Delivery team members to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables

You will have the opportunity as a Security Consultant to enhance client security posture and business processes affecting information security and data privacy through technical evaluation of governance programs. You will regularly interact with peers and clients as both an auditor and assessor, depending on the engagement. You will evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls supporting management systems and will help to identify improvement opportunities. As a consultant you will test technical controls, policies and procedures, laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

There is opportunity to facilitate Security Control Assessments and other advanced-level monitoring activities, often within cloud-based environments. To succeed, you will need a strong understanding of technical and non-technical security related system controls and an understanding of the various testing methods utilized to ascertain the effectiveness of those controls. Our Consultants work in a team atmosphere with an experienced Technical Project Lead, and is assigned technical sections and expected to create client-ready deliverables.

What You'll Do

Work collaboratively with a team of assessors as a compliance specialist in at least one area of expertise and assist with the planning of assessment for clients

Autonomously leads interview and inquiry walkthroughs with clients to determine the conformity of environments against stated requirements

Identify exceptions against the appropriate security frameworks

First-level reviewer of drafted deliverables

Pursues and corroborates conclusions derived from inquiry procedures with client while ensuring diligent interview notes are captured

Offline and remote evidence inspection of client provided documentation; appropriately mark artifacts requiring follow-up or additional clarification

Assess client provided documentation for compliance with a variety of standards

Partner with senior members to prepare and review assessment deliverables.

Educate and interpret compliance activities for clients

Manage priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets

Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time per Coalfire quality standards.

Continuous professional development; maintain industry specific certifications, depth of knowledge, credentials, and designations

Collaborates and communicates successfully with project managers, quality management and/or other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.

Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders

Identifies upsell and cross sell opportunities and escalates to appropriate leadership

Execute, examine, interview and test procedures in accordance with the appropriate control

Ensure cyber security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented

Understands how to apply quality standards and adheres to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each work product or deliverable

Provides advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional value

Develop documentation and author recommendations associate with your findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with appropriate controls

What You'll Bring

1+ years of experience as an IT Consultant, IT auditor, Business Analyst, or similar role

At least one information security certification, such as CCSFP, CISSP, CISA, or CIA (or willing to obtain one of these certifications)

Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Degree preferably in Information Systems or Business.

General knowledge of IT audit procedures and cyber security best practices

Experience and demonstrated ability to independently research a technical topic and develop logical testing approaches

Experience and demonstrated ability to lead testing sessions for assigned controls.

Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting security framework criteria

Strong written and verbal communication skills including quick response time the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience

Strong Consulting skills: ability to advise and challenge the status quo while building strong relationships

Ability to build high-trust relationships, rapport and credibility quickly

Strong personal initiative to appropriately manage time and meet deadlines

High attention to detail and quality

Computer and typing skills that permit rapid data collection and note taking

Has a sense of urgency and ability to multi-task

Ability to participate and facilitate meetings to small or large groups

Public speaking and executive presence that solicits attention

Inquisitive and curious nature with the ability to effectively probe for deeper information

Diplomatic and broad minded

Strong technical researcher

Bonus Points

Expertise in security frameworks and regulatory requirements (HITRUST, HIPAA most preferred; SOC 2, ISO, NIST, COBIT, PCI are also helpful).

Experience or education in healthcare IT environments or security frameworks (HITRUST, HIPAA)·

Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

AWS Solution Architect or other CSP certification

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, our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.

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