Newly Hired and Excited - Security Consultant Coalfire Employee Review

5.0
Sep 5, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

One of the biggest things I have grown to love about Coalfire is that the employees here are people first and then coworkers. I have been working for a couple months now and everyone has brought me in well and the company has treated me extremely well. Since it is a relatively small company it does not have the feel of a big corporation but it absolutely has the benefits. Another great thing is working remote. If I get my work done there is no issue with me working remote but most people want to come in to be with their coworkers since the atmosphere is so great. Another great thing is Coalfire is the best in the business for what we do. We recruit the best but also the people who are aligned with the company culture and mission. Since I am still fresh with the company I have a lot of time to continue to see what Coalfire is like but my initial experience has been a blessing.

Cons

The on-boarding was a bit rough. Although I may have a special case it was a struggle to stay connected and get updated with notification on what the next steps were after I signed my contract. Eventually it was all figured out but I was quite frustrated with how HR slacked in reaching out to me and having me instead reach out to them.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, variety of job functions and service offerings Excellent organizational and management structure Highly intelligent and effective workforce

Cons

Competitive hiring process due to quality of talent the company attracts.

3.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

- Real client-facing technical work in regulated/FedRAMP environments; good exposure if compliance-heavy cloud is your lane. - Internal mobility exists on paper; managers may encourage internal candidates for promotions. - New management clearly understands their assignment and is saying the right things and taking initial steps that appear to be moving us towards a strong path forward.

Cons

- Promotion paths can be unstable; roles may get restructured mid-process, which makes career planning hard. - Management quality is uneven; promotion into management isn't always tied to demonstrated leadership, technical capability, or appropriate vision. - Limited structured professional development. - Compensation progression can be a friction point, including for internal moves. - Bonus payouts have come in far below target even for top performers, which has been rough.

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