Principal, Defensive Services | Remote US

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.

We are looking for an exceptionally skilled and experienced Principal to join our team. You will lead our efforts to defend against and mitigate security threats to our systems, ensuring the resilience and confidentiality of our data and infrastructure. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our defensive security strategy and ensuring that our products and services adhere to rigorous security and compliance standards. This position will serve as both an individual contributor and a recognized leader in the cybersecurity industry.

• Provide technical expertise in defensive cybersecurity strategies, focused on the identification and mitigation of security threats.
• Implement defensive strategies, including proactive security assessments, threat simulations, and incident response exercises.
• Conduct thorough security assessments of systems and applications, prioritizing risks and recommending effective mitigation measures.
• Conduct defensive security assessments across network, web applications, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Operate defensive tools and scripts to automate and enhance security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), focusing on threat modeling, secure coding, and continuous security improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, proposing enhancements to bolster the security defenses of our customers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on defensive cybersecurity matters, offering strategic insights and recommendations.
• Mentor and guide junior security professionals, fostering a culture of vigilance and proactive security awareness within the organization

• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security operations, defensive strategies, and incident response.
• Comprehensive technical proficiency in defensive cybersecurity tools and practices.
• Extensive experience in managing and mitigating security incidents across diverse platforms, encompassing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of security principles, protocols, and standards, including OWASP, NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Practical knowledge of secure architecture, threat analysis, and security assessment methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ltechnical skills, with experience with threat intelligence, threat hunting, security assessments and defensive strategies to help customers achieve security goals and objectives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

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, our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.