Senior Consultant - Privacy, AI, & Risk | 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.

The Cyber Risk Advisory (CRA) Senior Consultant will work as part of a team assessing the security, privacy and risk of client firms to best provide advice on cybersecurity programs, industry requirements and standards, and support remediation activities. This role will be an AI, Risk, and Privacy analyst with a strong understanding of AI Risk methodologies (NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, MITRE, OWASP), privacy regulations (state, national, and global), and the ability to perform cybersecurity risk assessments and lead interviews. They will develop plans, policies, and reports for clients.  They will work closely with Project Managers, Directors and other Delivery team members to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.    

• The Senior Consultant is expected to leverage their technical and business experience with the following areas of responsibility:
• Develop engagement methodologies to enhance our client AI Risk, Privacy, and Cyber offerings
• Lead client engagements including assessment plan preparation, review of technical plans, documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews
• Support and guide information security, privacy, and risk discussions with technical and non-technical groups
• Perform information risk, security and related compliance assessments, including testing of related controls
• Develop and operationalize enterprise information security and privacy programs and related components
• Continuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications to maintain a strong depth of knowledge in the practice area

• At least 5 years working experience in cyber security and privacy
• Consulting experience or security experience in an industry segment (finance, healthcare, energy, technology, etc.)
• Knowledge and awareness of the latest information risk, security and privacy innovations, trends, challenges and solutions
• Exposure to industry acclaimed information governance, risk and security standards/frameworks and professional practices (NIST, ISO, CIS, etc.)
• Knowledge of the typical enterprise risk and security operational practices
• Knowledge of information security related solutions, tools and utilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and time-manage

• CIPM, CIPP (or other privacy-related certification)
• CISM, CCSK, CIPP, CISA, CGEIT, or CRISC certification(s)
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform certification(s) and experience

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.