Is Coalfire a good company to work for?

Coalfire has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 428 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Coalfire to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Coalfire have been left by employees working as Senior Manager , Associate Consultant and Senior Consultant .

Does Coalfire pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coalfire employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coalfire. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coalfire?

58% of Coalfire employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coalfire 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Coalfire?

Consultant (44) , Senior Consultant (36) , Director (17) , Security Consultant (15) , Senior Manager (13) , Associate Consultant (10) , Associate (9) , Sales (9) , Project Manager (7) , Principal Consultant (6) , Associate Security Consultant (5) , Penetration Tester (5) , Cloud Engineer (4) , IT Security Consultant (4) , Principal (4)

What are the pros of working at Coalfire according to real employee reviews?

"The people are and teams are great and nice to work with." ((in 55 reviews)); "Great culture even via remote work" ((in 31 reviews)); "The people that complain are making $100k+ and don't appreciate the great benefits on healthcare and things that matter." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 24 reviews)); "I have a great manager, and the company has invested heavily in my professional development." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Coalfire according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low for YOE" ((in 19 reviews)); "New management and strategy disjointed and killed motivation" ((in 16 reviews)); "No training, minimum effort is encouraged, and you’re expected to figure out what your job is." ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management is heavily influenced by office politics." ((in 11 reviews)); "hiring, often bringing on large cohorts of new employees only to conduct layoffs within a few months due to lack of available work." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Coalfire layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Coalfire layoffs and their outlook for job security at Coalfire in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Coalfire locations?

Denver , Westminster , Reston , Atlanta , Seattle , New York , Washington , San Francisco , Chicago , Arlington , Dallas , Cleveland , Colorado Springs , Herndon , Sterling , Vienna , Charlotte , Austin , San Antonio , Nashville , Louisville , Bellevue , Boston , McLean , Jersey City , Mobile , Nampa , Virginia Beach , Burke , Woodbridge

Coalfire reviews

3.6

58% would recommend to a friend

(411 total reviews)

Brad Little

66% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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Coalfire has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Coalfire employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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411 reviews

5.0

Feb 2, 2024

Coalfire has Great Benefits!

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One is a 3-week fully paid sabbatical after each 5 years of employment. I was able to take a full month off connected with a week of year-end FTO. Health care coverage is great too, as well as working remotely for many roles.

Cons

I can't think of any downside for self-motivated, problem-solving professionals.

Coalfire Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It's great to know that you’re enjoying your experience at Coalfire. We value your insights and are committed to continuously enhancing our workplace for all our team members.

2.0

Jan 25, 2024

Opportunities but Disappointing Culture

Senior director

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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.

Coalfire Response

2y

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.

5.0

Jan 20, 2024

Culture and the opportunities to grow are the best I've seen

Marketing

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CEO approval

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Pros

I've worked in enterprise and growth companies over my career, which I have to say that Coalfire is one the best places that I've had the pleasure to join. The people are truly kind and "in it together". There's a lot of work, so not going to sugar coat it, but you have to expect that in a growth company. since I'm new, but loving it more every day. There's tons of opportunities for growth and there are growing pains, but if you are looking for a place that you feel that you're a part of something, then this place is for you.

Cons

Tons of work and not a lot of process foundation, but Coalfire has been hiring a lot of senior executives the last few months across the company, so excited to see how they build over the build over the next year.

Coalfire Response

2y

We're thrilled to hear that you find Coalfire to be one of the best places you've joined, with a supportive culture and abundant growth opportunities. Your enthusiasm and dedication are appreciated as we navigate our growth phase. We do acknowledge your feedback about the need for more process foundation. Your input regarding staffing, resources, and training is invaluable as we work towards building a stronger foundation for our future success. You're always welcome to share this insight with HRfeedback@coalfire.com

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