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).

Reviews by job title

411 reviews

2.0

Jan 19, 2024

Seems like a race to the bottom

Senior technical manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work flexability Good team Interesting Projects

Cons

No raises Instead try to give 'stock options'. Disguising giving them money as a benefit? It's a private company, no real market value yet. Dropping bonus to once a year Dropping utilization as main bonux metric for IC's. Can't help yourself to make up for poor company performance metrics. Other benefits are dropping each year.

Coalfire Response

2y

We appreciate your positive comments about the work flexibility, good team, and interesting projects. We understand your concerns about compensation, including the shift to stock options and changes in bonus metrics and other benefits. Your feedback about the impact of these changes is important, and as we strive to maintain fair and competitive rewards for our team. Regarding your advice to management, our focus remains on building a sustainable and successful company for the long term. While we understand your perspective, we are committed to ensuring that all decisions are made in the best interests of our employees and the company in mind.

4.0

Jan 19, 2024

decent company

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good people, ok management for what it is.

Cons

business outlook is mediocre at best

Coalfire Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about the people and management at Coalfire. Regarding your concerns about the business outlook, we understand that market conditions can impact perceptions. Rest assured, we are continuously evaluating and adjusting our strategies to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in our industry.

4.0

Jan 13, 2024

Great exposure for fresh graduates [Denim Group]

Application security consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to learn about multiple platforms & frameworks used in the real world. Exposure to communicate with different executives on how to reduce risks in their applications. Good & supportive work environment focused on learning.

Cons

No growth or increase in benefits for good results.

Coalfire Response

2y

We're pleased to hear that you value the learning opportunities and real-world exposure at Coalfire, as well as our supportive work environment as a consultant. We understand your concerns about growth opportunities and benefits. Your feedback on these areas is important, and we are committed to continuously reviewing and enhancing our policies to better support our team member's professional development and well-being.

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