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)); "Benefits are good" ((in 28 reviews)); "Has good work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "growth opportunity" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for YOE" ((in 17 reviews)); "New management and strategy disjointed and killed motivation" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is heavily influenced by office politics." ((in 10 reviews)); "No training, minimum effort is encouraged, and you’re expected to figure out what your job is." ((in 9 reviews)); "Communication in changes/reorgs has always seemed inconsistent and led people to feel blindsided or confused when things are changing." ((in 5 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

5.0

Apr 15, 2025

Amazing place to work!!

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance and upper management that cares about your professional growth.

Cons

There are some slow patches during Q1 but I think most consulting firms face this issue at the beginning of the year.

Coalfire Response

We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your experience at Coalfire. We believe work-life balance and supportive management are critical to fostering a healthy, productive, and engaged workplace where people can thrive both personally and professionally. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!

5.0

Apr 14, 2025

Client Engagement Manager

Client engagement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Greatness in pockets, solid company with a strong opportunity for future growth.

Cons

Innovation, retention are current problems that are being addressed.

Coalfire Response

Thank you for your review - and for being a part of Coalfire for over nine years. It's encouraging to hear your perspective on our strengths and future potential. We also appreciate your feedback on areas like innovation and retention. These are top priorities for us, and it's helpful to hear from those who have experienced our journey firsthand and are seeing the results of efforts made in these areas. Thank you again for your continued commitment to Coalfire. We're glad to have you on our team!

5.0

Mar 31, 2025

Good experience

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You gain a lot of experience in a very short time

Cons

Could be overwhelming sometimes running a few projects at once.

Coalfire Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you appreciated the opportunity to gain experience quickly. We understand that managing multiple projects can be challenging at times, and we appreciate your perspective.

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