Senior Consultant, Human Threats

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 Human Threats Senior Consultant will serve as a senior technical consultant on the DivisionHex Human Threats team, assessing the security posture and human-centered detection and response capabilities of client organizations. The role will place a strong emphasis on authorized physical security assessments, including facility access controls, perimeter and entry-point security, visitor and badge-management processes, secure-area protections, employee behaviors, and other physical safeguards. The Senior Consultant will also perform and support social engineering activities, including phishing, vishing, pretext development, human risk assessment, and awareness and behavior measurement, to evaluate how physical and digital attack paths can exploit people, processes, and technology.

 

The ideal candidate will bring expert-level knowledge of physical security assessment methodologies and adversary tradecraft, along with deep experience in one or more social engineering disciplines. They will work with the Managing Principal of Human Threats, Project Managers, Directors, and client Points of Contact to plan and execute engagements, meet project requirements, and provide subject matter expertise across social engineering domains. As a trusted client advisor, the Senior Consultant will use objective testing, onsite assessment activities, social engineering exercises, and clear reporting to help clients identify weaknesses, prioritize remediation, and improve resilience against physical and other human-centric threats.

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  HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com .