Coalfire is hiring a
Consultant, Penetration Tester

Summary

Coalfire is seeking a Consultant for their Penetration Testing team. The role involves conducting security assessments, advising clients on technical security or compliance activities, developing processes to enhance testing, and maintaining strong depth of knowledge in the practice area. Requires 3+ years of experience in information security with network penetration testing experience, strong IT understanding, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in information security with network penetration testing experience
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Shell, or Ruby
• Experience with one or more IT security compliance frameworks, such as PCI, FISMA, HIPAA, FEDRAMP, or HITRUST
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in an IT Security Audit and/or Compliance role
• Experience interacting with management in a consultative manner
• Strong IT understanding with respect to networks, servers, workstations, and applications
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on technical security or compliance activities
• Manages priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets
• Operates with professionalism both internally and with clients
• Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time
• Continues to develop professional skills with relevant industry specific certifications
• Collaborates with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables
• Develop processes, procedures, and methodologies to enhance testing processes and experience
• Assist with report generation and quality assurance processes
• Develop client relationships
• Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, leading engagements from initial stages through implementation and remediation
• Manage project escalations of current testing being conducted
• Contribute to the overall success by managing your team to meet various business objectives and metrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging clientele in consulting-related environments
• Experience leading penetration team engagements
• Reverse engineering malware, data obfuscators, or ciphers
• An aptitude for technical writing, including assessment reports, presentations, and operating procedures

Benefits

• Flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office
• Company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing
• Be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities
• Opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events
• 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