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Coalfire · 2 days ago

Senior Cloud SME - Client Advisor

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$86K/yr - $148K/yr
date6+ years exp

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. As a Senior Cloud Services Consultant, you'll drive customer success by delivering innovative cloud solutions and leading large-scale cloud engagements.

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Responsibilities

Lead Exciting Cloud Projects: Take charge of large-scale cloud engagements, whether starting from scratch (greenfield) or improving existing setups (brownfield)
Be the Go-To Expert: Provide both subject matter expertise and project management skills, serving as the main point of contact for our engagement teams
Ensure Compliance: Design and operate compliance monitoring activities to meet internal security policies and applicable laws
Shape Cloud Strategies: Contribute to cloud program management, service delivery models, and strategic planning
Create Impactful Reports: Develop and review reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
Mentor and Grow Talent: Provide mentorship and coaching to help staff enhance their technical and consulting skills
Manage Risks and Progress: Keep stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes while managing risks effectively
Stay Ahead of Trends: Leverage industry knowledge to identify and address engagement and client service issues
Collaborate Closely: Work with engagement managers to co-lead and own multiple parts of the engagement delivery
Deliver Quality Services: Ensure high-quality work products are delivered within expected timeframes and budgets
Engage with Clients: Develop client cloud and security strategies, perform reviews of cloud configurations, and document requirements clearly
Design Compliant Solutions: Assist in designing Federal and Defense compliant cloud infrastructure and solutions
Advise on Technology Stacks: Provide guidance on AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms
Build Relationships: Work with prospective clients to identify opportunities, scope engagements, and build strong relationships

Qualification

Cloud architectureAWSAzureGCPSecurity systems engineeringCompliance frameworksProject managementProfessional services experienceNetworking experienceTechnical toolsEncryption knowledgeCodingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking

Required

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
6+ years of security systems engineering and architecture experience
5+ years supporting cloud architecture in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of frameworks like FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, etc
Previous experience supporting clients within a professional services organization
Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP platform capabilities and services
Ability to balance security requirements with mission needs and make risk-based recommendations
Fundamental understanding of popular project oversight and management principles such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall

Preferred

CISSP
CISM
CISA
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Cloud – Professional Cloud Architect
GIAC Public Cloud Security
PMP
Cloud-based networking experience with tools like Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv, VPC peering, Transit Gateway, etc
Experience with Visio, Jira, or MS Project
Understanding of encryption technologies (TLS/SSL, encryption, PKI)
Terraform
CloudFormation
Python
Powershell
Bash

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options

Company

Coalfire

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Coalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Chicago, Illinois, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.coalfire.com?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=organicsocial

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (6)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom McAndrew
CEO
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Merri Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
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