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 work as part of a team assessing the security posture and human-centered detection and response capabilities of client firms against social engineering, insider risk, physical security, and other human-centric attack methods. This role will have an expert level understanding of social engineering tactics, phishing and vishing methodologies, pretext development, human risk assessment, awareness and behavior measurement, and adversary tradecraft targeting people, processes, and technology. They will work closely with the Managing Principal of Human Threats, Project Managers, Directors, and client Points of Contact to effectively meet project timelines and requirements. The Senior Consultant is a technical and strategic leader and mentor with broad and deep consulting skills, meeting the objectives of their engagements, collaborating with clients, mentoring junior teammates, and providing subject matter expertise across two or more human threat domains. The Senior Consultant is a trusted advisor to clients, and through objective testing, assessment activities, and results reporting, supports the client in making well-informed, risk-based decisions to improve overall security posture and resilience against 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 .