Director, Cyber Risk Advisory | 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.
Position Summary
The Director of Cyber Risk Advisory manages a team of consultants and managers and is responsible for handling client escalations. This role will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity framework requirements and cyber resiliency practices. They will also have a strong acumen of the practice driving to achieve or exceed their revenue target. They will work closely with Project Managers and other Delivery team members to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables. They will also work closely with Sales as a Scoping Director to meet or exceed their sales target.

What You'll Do

• Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure successful completion of the project.
• Responsible for the managed revenue and team utilization. 
• Manage projects and team to achieve gross profit and revenue targets. 
• Lead project status meetings to include information for: schedules, data requirements, assignments. 
• Manages escalations of client engagements, ensuring delivery of quality products and services. 
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. 
• Resolves and intervenes on client/staff escalations.
• Manage team, responsible for talent decisions regarding performance management, compensation and hiring. 
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members in areas of cybersecurity disciplines, analytical frameworks, client development, and writing. 
• Continuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications. 
• Collaborates closely with sales team to drive strategic growth in their respective practice. 
• Focus on business development to enhance current offerings or create new offerings in response to a change in the market, client needs, etc.
• Contribute to Thought Leadership as a subject matter expert in a specified field.
• Achieve sales targets. 
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

What You'll Bring

• 4-8 years in information technology consulting, security, audit or advisory.
•  4-8 years leading and building information security programs or in a role as a CISO.
• Advanced technical certifications in audit, security, or IT certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISA, MCP, CCNA, etc.).
• Consulting experience with a major consulting/accounting firm or specialized cybersecurity consultancy.
• Experience dealing with Boards, Senior Executives, CIO/CTOs, and CISOs.   
• Experience in executive consulting, building and delivering strategy and virtual CISO offerings.
• Experience in leading a team of 4-5 individuals.
• Experience in selling complex advisory services to potential clients.
• Regulatory breadth, including deep familiarly/expertise in GDPR, GLBA, SSAE 16, ISO, FFIEC, 23 NYCRR 500, etc. 
• Deep expertise in program, risk, and control frameworks such as the NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST AI RMF, etc. 
• Understanding of or experience with cloud technologies.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

Bonus Points

• An advanced degree in a technical or business field is preferred.
• Experience in financial services, health, or other regulatory verticals.
• Experience in consulting (Big Four or Management Consulting).
• Interest in gaining additional technical certifications.
• MBA.

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.