The Role
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
Join Our Team as a Senior Cloud Services Consultant!
Are you passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a significant impact? As a Senior Cloud Services Consultant, you'll play a crucial role in driving customer success by understanding our clients' businesses and delivering innovative cloud solutions. This is your chance to join a dynamic team and help shape the future of cloud services!
What You'll Do
- Lead Exciting Cloud Projects: Take charge of large-scale cloud engagements, whether starting from scratch (greenfield) or improving existing setups (brownfield).
- Be the Go-To Expert: Provide both subject matter expertise and project management skills, serving as the main point of contact for our engagement teams.
- Ensure Compliance: Design and operate compliance monitoring activities to meet internal security policies and applicable laws.
- Shape Cloud Strategies: Contribute to cloud program management, service delivery models, and strategic planning.
- Create Impactful Reports: Develop and review reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
- Mentor and Grow Talent: Provide mentorship and coaching to help staff enhance their technical and consulting skills.
- Manage Risks and Progress: Keep stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes while managing risks effectively.
- Stay Ahead of Trends: Leverage industry knowledge to identify and address engagement and client service issues.
- Collaborate Closely: Work with engagement managers to co-lead and own multiple parts of the engagement delivery.
- Deliver Quality Services: Ensure high-quality work products are delivered within expected timeframes and budgets.
- Engage with Clients: Develop client cloud and security strategies, perform reviews of cloud configurations, and document requirements clearly.
- Design Compliant Solutions: Assist in designing Federal and Defense compliant cloud infrastructure and solutions.
- Advise on Technology Stacks: Provide guidance on AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
- Build Relationships: Work with prospective clients to identify opportunities, scope engagements, and build strong relationships.
- Flexible Remote Work: Enjoy a fully remote position with a work arrangement designed to maximize productivity while maintaining strong team connections.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values effective communication, clear documentation, and a collaborative atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
- Focus on Outcomes: We prioritize outcomes over hours worked, offering a management style that sets context rather than asserting control.
- Work-Life Balance: Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility, with dedicated channels for casual conversation and connection.
- Travel Opportunities: Occasionally travel (10-20%) to customer locations in the US and internationally.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
What You'll Bring
- Excellent Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive Experience: Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 6+ years of security systems engineering and architecture experience, and 5+ years supporting cloud architecture in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Framework Familiarity: Knowledge of frameworks like FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, etc.
- Professional Services Experience: Previous experience supporting clients within a professional services organization.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP platform capabilities and services.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to balance security requirements with mission needs and make risk-based recommendations
- Project Management: Fundamental understanding of popular project oversight and management principles such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
Bonus Points
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud – Professional Cloud Architect, GIAC Public Cloud Security, PMP.
- Networking Experience: Cloud-based networking experience with tools like Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv, VPC peering, Transit Gateway, etc.
- Technical Tools: Experience with Visio, Jira, or MS Project.
- Encryption Knowledge: Understanding of encryption technologies (TLS/SSL, encryption, PKI).
- Coding: Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, Powershell, Bash
Ready to make a difference and grow your career in cloud services? Apply now and join our team of passionate professionals!
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 [email protected].
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The Company
What We Do
Coalfire is the cybersecurity advisor that helps private and public sector organizations avert threats, close gaps, and effectively manage risk. By providing independent and tailored advice, assessments, technical testing, and cyber engineering services, we help clients develop scalable programs that improve their security posture, achieve their business objectives, and fuel their continued success. Coalfire has been a cybersecurity thought leader for more than 20 years and has offices throughout the United States and Europe.
