Associate, Penetration Tester - Compliance Security | Remote US

About Coalfire Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ toughest 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 and remote positions 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.    And we’re growing fast.  We’re looking for an Associate to support our Penetration Testing team.  
Position Summary
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. You will conduct security assessments on a wide variety of technologies/ implementations and simulate sophisticated cyberattacks for clients worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Advise 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
• Contribute to the Coalfire Cyber Security Services Penetration Testing Team overall success by helping the team to meet various business objectives and metrics

What You'll Bring

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

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

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. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role is $53,000 to $92,000 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. 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. 
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