The Role
Lead CMMC advisory consulting engagements, manage project deliverables, develop IT security documentation, provide guidance, and mentor team members while ensuring compliance with required frameworks.
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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.
Position Summary
The Senior Consultant leads CMMC advisory consulting engagements, documentation development, scoping workshops, and other consulting services projects in their framework of expertise. In this role they will have a mastery of all framework security control requirements and have a strong understanding of defense industrial base (DIB) environments, such as engineering, manufacturing, construction, and associated cloud architectures. They manage project deliverables and develop reports for clients. They will also provide quality control and peer review to other members of the delivery staff. They will work closely with project managers, delivery owners, and other delivery team members to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.
What You'll Do
- Lead IT system security consultation within cloud-based and on- premises environments in accordance with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, 800- 37, DFARS, OMB, and other authoritative IT security guidance
- Independently leads advisory consulting projects. With oversight from a delivery owner (senior manager, and/or director), is able to perform leadership tasks on all advisory projects such as gap analyses, workshops, and other consulting engagements.
- Lead the development of System Security Plans and other documentation in accordance with CMMC and DFARS/NIST requirements
- Prepare, review and/or update, and maintain IT Security supporting artifacts
- Provide IT security guidance to Information System Owners, clients, and project team members
- Identify information security problems and challenges, researching and developing technical solutions to rectify them
- Prepare, review and edit advisory reports.
- Manage priorities, tasks and hours on projects in conjunction with the project manager to achieve delivery utilization targets.
- Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time.
- Escalates client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue.
- Provide mentorship to team members in areas of audit preparation, assessment, technical review and writing.
- Interfaces with clients through entire engagement, interacting with all levels of client organizations.
- Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Continuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years experience with government compliance, including CMMC, FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD RMF
- Strong knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800-171, 800- 30, 800-37, 800-53
- Experience with every step of the risk management framework (RMF) within the delivery of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages that have obtained and maintained full authorization to operate (ATO)
- Experience with virtualization or cloud technologies Experience with container-based architectures
- Experience with client-server and traditional on- premises architecture
- Strong knowledge of information security related solutions, tools, and utilities
- Bachelor's degree in (four-year college or university) in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- CMMC Certifications (CCP, CCA, or Lead CCA)
- Optional: Technical cloud certification (AWS, Google, Azure or similar), CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience with government compliance, including CMMC, FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD RMF
- Bachelor's degree in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- CMMC Certifications (CCP, CCA, or Lead CCA)
- Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Google, Azure or similar)
Coalfire Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coalfire and has not been reviewed or approved by Coalfire.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave are prominently offered, with remote/WFH support enabling time away when workload allows.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and an EAP are part of the core package. Carrier coverage and plan options are regularly highlighted across employer materials.
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Retirement Support — A company‑matched 401(k) is included alongside other financial and development perks. This retirement benefit is consistently featured across benefits overviews.
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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.
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