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 57 reviews)); "Great culture even via remote work" ((in 30 reviews)); "The people that complain are making $100k+ and don't appreciate the great benefits on healthcare and things that matter." ((in 26 reviews)); "Has good work life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Pockets of good leadership" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for YOE" ((in 16 reviews)); "New management and strategy disjointed and killed motivation" ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is heavily influenced by office politics." ((in 11 reviews)); "No training, minimum effort is encouraged, and you’re expected to figure out what your job is." ((in 9 reviews)); "PTO is hard to use if you are a billable employee with high utilization targets" ((in 4 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

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Coalfire reviews

3.6

58% would recommend to a friend

(411 total reviews)

Brad Little

66% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

411 reviews

3.0

Apr 25, 2024

Great expectations

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work with decent benefits.

Cons

Salary increases and promotions have been pushed down for the past few years with no to low raises and invisible dangling carrots. While management increases billable hour requirements at the same time increasing revenue targets so bonus targets are not reachable.

Coalfire Response

We recognize the concerns about salary increases, promotions, and the challenge of meeting bonus targets at Coalfire. Balancing financial goals with fair employee rewards is crucial, and we’re committed to reviewing and improving our approach. Your feedback on prioritizing investment in our workforce is invaluable as we strive to create a more rewarding and supportive environment.

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

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.

4.0

Nov 20, 2023

Not as good as it used to be

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work, decent benefits and lots of smart people

Cons

Trying to be a big company when we are still small, making process a hassle and adding layers of management where it’s not needed.

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