Position Summary:
Join a collaborative and dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals to conduct cutting-edge penetration testing across a wide range of technologies and environments. As a Consultant, you’ll play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world cyberattacks, and helping our clients strengthen their security posture.
Your day-to-day will include internal and external network penetration testing, application security assessments (browser-based, API, mobile), cloud environment testing, social engineering engagements, and wireless assessments.
What You’ll Do
- Perform security assessments across various platforms and technologies
- Simulate sophisticated cyberattacks to assess and improve client defenses
- Advise clients on technical security and compliance best practices
- Manage your own testing priorities and deliver high-quality work on time
- Collaborate with internal teams, PMs, QA, sales, and other consultants to deliver exceptional client service
- Create and maintain testing methodologies, documentation, and processes
- Write detailed, high-quality reports for both technical and executive stakeholders
- Scope and lead penetration testing engagements from start to finish
- Help resolve escalations during active assessments
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive team environment
- Support the team’s success by contributing to KPIs, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
What You’ll Bring
- A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in network and/or application penetration testing
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Shell, or Ruby
- Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, FEDRAMP, HITRUST, or FISMA)
- Experience with GCP and tenant deployments
- 1–3 years of experience in IT security audit and/or compliance roles
- Strong technical foundation in networks, servers, workstations, and applications
- Experience working in a consulting or client-facing role (minimum 3 years)
- Strong communication and presentation skills—able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)
- Compliance-Driven Penetration Testing (e.g., PCI, FedRAMP)
- Cloud Penetration Testing (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
You should have solid proficiency in the following areas:
Bonus Points
- Network/Active Directory Penetration Testing
- Application (Web/API/Mobile/Thick) Penetration Testing
- Hardware or IoT Testing
- Container Security Testing
- AI or ML System Testing
- Proven ability to manage time and juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong consulting presence and can lead client meetings, kickoff calls, and present findings clearly
- Excellent report writing skills and capable of drafting both technical detail and executive summaries
- Continuous learning mindset with active pursuit of certifications and keeping up with threat landscapes
Additional proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
What Sets You Apart
Top Skills
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.
