Senior Cloud SME - Client Advisor at Coalfire Systems – Chicago, Illinois
Coalfire Systems
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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RemoteSalary:$86000 - $148000Job Function:Customer Service
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Coalfire Systems
Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Senior Cloud SME - Client Advisor
$86,000 - $148,000 a year
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Why you'll want to join us
Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Senior Cloud SME - Client Advisor
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 thats not who we are thats 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
As a Senior Cloud Services Consultant, you'll play a crucial role in driving customer success by understanding our clients' businesses and delivering innovative cloud solutions. This is your chance to join a dynamic team and help shape the future of cloud services!
What You'll Do - 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.
- 6+ years of security systems engineering and architecture experience, and 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.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelors degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- US citizenship (required due to client contractual requirements)
- Industry certifications such as 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.
- Encryption Knowledge: Understanding of encryption technologies (TLS/SSL, encryption, PKI).
- Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, Powershell, Bash
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.
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Why Youll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, youll 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 youll work most effectively whether youre at home or an office.
Regardless of location, youll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. Youll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And youll 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.
$86,000 - $148,000 a year
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