Coalfire · 8 hours ago
Vice President, Research & Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$290K/yr - $330K/yr
10+ years expCoalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Vice President of Research and Development to lead strategy around research and automation, build high-performing teams, and drive large-scale product efforts.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of DivisionHex’s automation and AI strategy
Oversee a diverse team of product development experts and threat-focused researchers
Build strong relationships with outsourced vendors and make staffing mix decisions around development of delivery platforms
Oversee the development and deployment of cutting-edge automation solutions to our hackers and defenders, with a focus on enriching datasets with threat intelligence and other contextual sources
Drive business growth through effective budget management, sales efforts, and strategic partnerships
Identify, establish, and nurture partnerships with leading technology providers to enhance our service offerings
Represent DivisionHex and the larger Coalfire as a thought leader in the cybersecurity industry by speaking at notable conferences such as BlackHat, DEF CON, and other premier threat-focused events
Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve our offensive, defensive, and managed services
Client travel—including international travel—required
Qualification
Required
Over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on research, threat actor TTPs, and automation
Proven experience in building and leading high-performing teams that execute research
Demonstrated history of budget management, driving large-scale sales efforts, and developing strategic partnerships
Extensive speaking experience at notable cybersecurity conferences such as BlackHat, DEF CON, or similar events
Strong understanding of offensive and defensive technologies, tools, and methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners
Strong leadership qualities with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation in cybersecurity
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage, track, and inspire remote, geographically dispersed teams
Ability to define and articulate a rolling 3-year vision for technology platforms and internal team efficiency improvements
Ability to oversee technology product organizations using cloud-native techniques and methods
Ability to recruit and retain highly technical talent, especially in the fields of automation, AI, and threat research
Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred
Familiarity with SCRUM ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives) and how they apply to R&D and product development
Advanced degrees in information systems engineering or computer science a plus
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options
Company
Coalfire
Coalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries.
Founded in 2001Chicago, Illinois, US
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom McAndrew
CEO
Merri Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
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