Senior Consultant, Mobile Application Security

About CoalfireCoalfire 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 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 SummaryThe Senior Consultant works closely with Project Managers, Delivery Directors, and other Delivery team members to lead engagements, assessing the security of various types of client applications and supporting infrastructure against security best practices. The Senior Consultant is a technical leader with broad technical skills, meeting the objectives of their engagements, collaborating with clients, mentoring teammates, and providing subject matter expertise across one or more technical domains. The Senior Consultant is a trusted advisor to clients, and through objective testing and results reporting, supports the client in making well-informed, risk-based decisions to improve overall security posture. What You'll DoWorking independently and collaboratively with a team to both lead and supportPerform penetration testing on applications with complex technology stacks from both a:Blackbox perspectiveWhitebox perspectiveDynamically flex your skills when assessing emerging or custom technologies.Contextualize vulnerabilities and assess realistic impact to a client accounting for mitigating and aggravating factors.Manage priorities and tasks to achieve utilization targets.Operate with professionalism both internally and with clients.Ensure quality reports and services are delivered efficiently and on time.Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.What You'll BringApplication penetration testing and assessment tradecraft and methodologies (including browser-based, API, mobile)Working knowledge of at least two programming or scripting languagesStrong understanding of security principles and industry best practices.Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a consulting/professional services roleMinimum of 4 years’ experience in Application Security and/or Software DevelopmentStrong consulting skills including:Time management, performing adjacent tasks while ensuring on-time delivery, escalating issues as neededVerbal communication, leading client calls for project kickoffs and debriefWritten communicationReport writing, for both executive audiences and technical staffRequired proficiency in:Web Application Penetration TestingMobile Application Penetration TestingStrong overall technical skills, with additionnal strong expertise in at least one of the following preffered:Thick Application Penetration TestingHardware Penetration TestingSecure Code ReviewContainer Penetration TestingCloud Penetration TestingNetwork Active Directory Penetration TestingAI Penetration TestingBonus PointsUK CREST Certification and eligibility to be approved for and maintain UK SC level ClearanceSrongly preferred CREST CertificationsCREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)CREST Practitioner Threat Intelligence Analyst (CPTIA)AWAE, OSCP, OSCE, OSEE offensive security certificationsSignificant development and engineering backgroundsCloud Service penetration testing tradecraft and methodologies across multiple service providers (e.g. AWS, GCP, etc.).Mobile platform and application penetration testing tradecraft and methodologies across both iOS and Android.Red/Purple Team tradecraft and methodologies.Social engineering in all its forms.AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified SysOps AdministratorNetwork, Database, System administration experience and certificationsWhy You’ll Want to Join UsAt 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 opt