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Principal, SOC
CoalfireUnited States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2025
About the role
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 Denver, Colorado 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 Principal is a highly technical “hands-on” expert who understands matrix/complex business operations, information technology and security. The Principal will work as part of a team assessing the security and compliance of client firms against regulatory and industry requirements and standards, and against security best practice frameworks. This role will have an expert understanding of framework requirements, perform audit/assessments, develop reports for clients and establish a trusted advisor relationship both internally and externally. They have the ability to navigate & assess complex security systems that impact multiple infrastructure domains across client operations. They will work closely with Project Managers, Directors and other Delivery team members to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables. This role facilitates Security Control Assessments and other advanced-level monitoring activities, often within cloud-based environments. To succeed, you will need a strong understanding of technical and non-technical security related system controls and an understanding of the various testing methods utilized to ascertain the effectiveness of those controls. The role works in a team atmosphere with an experienced Technical Project Lead, and is assigned technical sections and expected to create client-ready deliverables. A Principal Consultant at Coalfire will help enhance our clients’ security posture, working with a wide range of clients to ensure that business and customer data is protected. This role will evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle and will help identify performance improvement opportunities. As a senior member of the team, you will also be responsible for enhancing engagement methodology, improving internal processes and overseeing and reviewing the work of Associates, Consultants and Senior Consultants. The Principal is also a subject matter expert (SME) for escalations, sales/marketing support driving practice profitability and revenue. This role will work as part of a delivery team with responsiblities including: identifying process improvements, training personnel on methodologies/tools and quality topics, mentoring and thought leadership. This role will also develop and deliver industry specific training, including speaking/presenting at conferences, creating whitepapers, and custom presentations/webinars. This role will also partner closely with sales and account management teams to support the client relationship and sales process. Support management of client satisfaction at all phases of the client relationship.
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 Denver, Colorado 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 Principal is a highly technical “hands-on” expert who understands matrix/complex business operations, information technology and security. The Principal will work as part of a team assessing the security and compliance of client firms against regulatory and industry requirements and standards, and against security best practice frameworks. This role will have an expert understanding of framework requirements, perform audit/assessments, develop reports for clients and establish a trusted advisor relationship both internally and externally. They have the ability to navigate & assess complex security systems that impact multiple infrastructure domains across client operations. They will work closely with Project Managers, Directors and other Delivery team members to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables. This role facilitates Security Control Assessments and other advanced-level monitoring activities, often within cloud-based environments. To succeed, you will need a strong understanding of technical and non-technical security related system controls and an understanding of the various testing methods utilized to ascertain the effectiveness of those controls. The role works in a team atmosphere with an experienced Technical Project Lead, and is assigned technical sections and expected to create client-ready deliverables. A Principal Consultant at Coalfire will help enhance our clients’ security posture, working with a wide range of clients to ensure that business and customer data is protected. This role will evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle and will help identify performance improvement opportunities. As a senior member of the team, you will also be responsible for enhancing engagement methodology, improving internal processes and overseeing and reviewing the work of Associates, Consultants and Senior Consultants. The Principal is also a subject matter expert (SME) for escalations, sales/marketing support driving practice profitability and revenue. This role will work as part of a delivery team with responsiblities including: identifying process improvements, training personnel on methodologies/tools and quality topics, mentoring and thought leadership. This role will also develop and deliver industry specific training, including speaking/presenting at conferences, creating whitepapers, and custom presentations/webinars. This role will also partner closely with sales and account management teams to support the client relationship and sales process. Support management of client satisfaction at all phases of the client relationship.
What You'll Do
- Leads audits/assessments including audit plan preparation, review of documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews.
- Prepares, reviews and approves advisory or assessment reports.
- Manages 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 per Coalfire quality standards.
- Escalates client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue
- Provides mentorship to team members in areas of audit, assessment, technical review and writing.
- Interfaces with clients through entire engagement, interacting with all levels of client organizations. Establishes and maintains positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Continuous professional development in maintaining 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.
- Establishes account relationships and identifies upsell and cross sell opportunities and escalates to sales.
- Works collaboratively with a team of assessors as a compliance expert in at least one area of expertise a
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