The Role
Leads cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance advisory engagements involving NIST 800-53, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related frameworks. Performs gap analyses, risk assessments, audits, policy and procedure development, security documentation reviews, and remediation advising across cloud and on-premises environments. Manages client relationships, workshops, project deliverables, timelines, quality, and junior team feedback while collaborating with project managers and delivery teams.
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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 all across the world navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S., Argentina, and the U.K.
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.
The Senior Security Consultant leads Global Compliance Advisory engagements that may include NIST 800-53, SOC2 and ISO 27001 frameworks. Engagements which may include identifying compliance gaps, advising, developing compliance documentation, and/or evaluating the security and compliance of client systems and services to meet requirements. This role will have a strong understanding of NIST 800-53, SOC2 and/or ISO 27001 framework requirements. They will collaborate with Project Managers, Directors and other Delivery team members to effectively execute project timelines and associated deliverables.
What You'll Do
- Lead advisory projects including workshops, gap analyses, system security plan development, policies and procedures development, risk assessments, and other consulting services as required.
- Provide IT system security consultation within cloud-based and on-premises environments in accordance with NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and/or ISO 27001.
- Draft gap analysis reports and internal audit reports pertaining to NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and/or ISO 27001.
- Develop and/or review applicable framework required documentation (i.e. Systems Security Plan (SSP), ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability, and/or SOC2 System Description)
- Develop and/or review NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and/or ISO 27001 related policy and procedure documentation and prepare customers for associated assessments.
- Facilitate NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and/or ISO 27001 risk assessment engagements
- Identify and communicate NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and/or ISO 27001 gaps along with remediation recommendations.
- Oversee the collection and interpretation of information provided by clients, map to appropriate requirements and collaborate with project leads to determine overall level of compliance.
- Manage priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets.
- Ensure quality products and services are delivered on time.
- Ensure continuous professional development by maintaining industry specific certifications.
- Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
- Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of experience as a consultant within professional IT services
- Working knowledge of virtualization or cloud technologies
- Working knowledge of client-server and traditional on-premises architecture
- Knowledge of information security related solutions, tools, and utilities
- 4+ years of experience working on audits, readiness assessments, risk assessments, and/or policy review within one or more of the following frameworks:
- ISO/IEC 27701:2022
- System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2
- NIST 800-53 (FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD Cloud SRG, etc.)
- NIST 800-171 (CMMC)
- Dependent on the framework(s) you will be supporting, you must have one or more of the following certifications:
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementor
- CISA
- CISM
- CISSP
- CMMC CCP or CCA
- Strong personal initiative to appropriately manage time and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Consulting skills; ability to advise and challenge the status quo while building strong relationships
- Ability to build high-trust relationship and credibility quickly
- High attention to detail
- Ability to facilitate meetings to small or large groups
- Diplomatic and broad minded
- Ability to deliver feedback to junior team members
- Ability to clearly communicate tasks to team members
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
- 5+ years of experience as a consultant within professional IT services
- 4+ years of experience working on audits, readiness assessments, risk assessments, and/or policy reviews
- Experience with ISO/IEC 27701:2022, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD Cloud SRG, or CMMC frameworks
- Working knowledge of virtualization or cloud technologies
- Working knowledge of client-server and traditional on-premises architecture
- Knowledge of information security solutions, tools, and utilities
- One or more applicable certifications: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementor, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CMMC CCP, or CMMC CCA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong consulting skills and ability to advise and challenge the status quo
- Ability to build high-trust relationships and credibility quickly
- High attention to detail
- Ability to facilitate meetings for small or large groups
- Ability to deliver feedback to junior team members and clearly communicate tasks
- Ability to manage time, priorities, deadlines, and delivery utilization targets
- Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence at least three times per week
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.
