Remote Senior Cloud SME - Client Advisor

Description:

• Coalfire is on a mission to solve clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges and make the world a safer place.
• The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices across the U.S. and U.K., supporting clients globally.
• The Senior Cloud Services Consultant will lead large-scale cloud projects, both greenfield and brownfield.
• This role requires providing subject matter expertise and project management skills as the main point of contact for engagement teams.
• Responsibilities include designing compliance monitoring activities, contributing to cloud strategies, and developing impactful reports for technical and executive audiences.
• The consultant will mentor staff, manage risks, and keep stakeholders informed about project progress.
• The position involves collaborating with engagement managers and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• The consultant will engage with clients to develop cloud and security strategies and assist in designing compliant cloud infrastructure.
• The role requires advising on technology stacks including AWS, Azure, and GCP, and building relationships with prospective clients.

Requirements:

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
• Candidates must have 6+ years of security systems engineering and architecture experience, along with 5+ years supporting cloud architecture in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, and PCI is necessary.
• Previous experience in a professional services organization supporting clients is required.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP platform capabilities and services is essential.
• Candidates should possess critical thinking skills to balance security requirements with mission needs and make risk-based recommendations.
• A fundamental understanding of project management principles such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a fully remote work arrangement designed to maximize productivity while maintaining team connections.
• Coalfire promotes a collaborative culture that values effective communication and clear documentation.
• The company prioritizes outcomes over hours worked, providing a management style that sets context rather than asserting control.
• There is a strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility, with dedicated channels for casual conversation and connection.
• Employees may have occasional travel opportunities (10-20%) to customer locations in the US and internationally.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.