What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant, SOC Assessment position at Coalfire?
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.
What You'll Do- Conduct audits/assessments including audit plan preparation, review of documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews.
- Assess client provided documentation for compliance with a variety of standards.
- Prepare and review assessment reports.
- Educate and interpret compliance activities for clients
- Manage priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets.
- Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time per Coalfire quality standards.
- Continuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.
- Collaborates with project managers, quality management and/or other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
- Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Identifies upsell and cross sell opportunities and escalates to leadership team
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle
- Travel up to 20%
- 2 years of experience as an IT Consultant, IT auditor, Business Analyst, or similar role
- Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Bachelor’s degree in related field (CIS, MIS, IT or related field) preferable.
- Knowledge of Audit procedures and IT security especially as it relates to SOC 1 and SOC 2
- Experience with SOC 1 and SOC 2 security audits/assessment with some experience in additional regulatory frameworks
- Experience and demonstrated ability to independently research a technical topic and develop logical testing approaches
- Strong personal initiative to appropriately manage time and meet deadlines
- Strong Consulting skills; ability to advise and challenge the status quo while building strong relationships
- Ability to build high-trust relationship and credibility quickly
- High attention to detail
- Ability to facilitate meetings to small or large groups
- Diplomatic and broad minded
- At least one information security certification, such as CompTIA Security , CCSK, Certified Cyber Defender (C5), CSA STAR Certification, or CISA (or willing to obtain one or more of these certifications)
- Expertise in Security Frameworks in addition to SOC 1 and SOC 2 such as HIPAA, HITRUST, C5, Microsoft SSPA, CSA STAR, ISO, NIST and other regulatory requirements
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role 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.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.