Coalfire

Associate, Compliance Security Penetration Tester

Coalfire$64K — $117K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 3+ years of experience in information security focused on Web Application and Network penetration testing
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, or Ruby
  • Experience with IT security compliance frameworks like PCI, FISMA, or HIPAA
  • 1-3 years in IT Security Audit and/or Compliance role
  • Ability to engage with management in a consultative manner
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on technical security and compliance activities
  • Manage priorities and tasks to meet delivery utilization targets
  • Deliver quality products and services on time
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Develop and refine testing processes to improve efficiency
  • Assist in scoping prospective engagements and lead them through implementation
  • Mentor less experienced staff to contribute to team success

Benefits

  • Flexible work model allowing for remote or in-office options
  • Focus on staff wellbeing and connection
  • Opportunities for participation in employee resource groups and events
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible time off
  • Certification and training reimbursement
  • Access to digital mental health and wellbeing support
  • Comprehensive insurance options
Full Job Description
Working independently and collaboratively with a team to support the following work activities where skills apply such as: Internal and External Network Penetration Testing, Application Penetration Testing (Browser-based, API, Mobile), Cloud Solution Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, Wireless Assessments.

Conduct security assessments on a wide variety of technologies and implementations.

Simulate sophisticated cyberattacks for clients worldwide.

What You'll Do

  • 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. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.
  • 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
  • Mentor and develop less experienced staff
  • Contribute to the Penetration Testing Team overall success by managing your team to meet various business objectives and metrics


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 3+ years' experience in information security with Web Application and Network penetration testing experience
  • Experience working with enterprise environments
  • 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 20%


Bonus Points

  • Deep 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
  • Strong understanding of security principles, policies, and industry best practices
  • Experience working with C and various compiler toolchains
  • Community contributions or participation including
  • CTF, Hack-the-box, or cyber-defense competitions
  • Speaking or presentations
  • Public security research


$64,000 - $117,000 a year

The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.

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At Coalfire, you9ll 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 you9ll work most effectively - whether you9re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you9ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You9ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you9ll 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.

About Coalfire

Coalfire is a cybersecurity company that provides advisory, audit, and assessment services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Coalfire's services include compliance and risk assessments, penetration testing, and cyber engineering services. The company serves clients in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and government.
Learn more about Coalfire
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$140 million

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