Opportunities but Disappointing Culture - Senior Director Coalfire Employee Review

2.0
Jan 25, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Coalfire has a lot of opportunities, including training, and tuition reimbursement. it is a good place to start a career in cyber consulting. That is the real plus.

Cons

The culture is definitely slanted towards alpha male leadership. As with any IT culture you can expect a lot of drinking at events.

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Coalfire Response
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We're pleased to hear you appreciate the opportunities for training and tuition reimbursement at Coalfire, especially for starting a career in cyber consulting. We take your concerns about our culture seriously. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Coalfire, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Your feedback about alpha male leadership and cultural inclusivity is important, and we are actively working to address these issues and create a more inclusive workplace. Regarding our #CoalFireNation slogan, we understand your perspective and apologize for any unintended implications. As an international company, we strive to celebrate our global team and promote unity and collaboration across borders. Thank you again for your insights. Your feedback helps us improve and ensure Coalfire continues to be a supportive and inclusive place to work.

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5.0
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Cons

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3.0
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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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