--- title: 'Project Manager - Cybersecurity/Pentesting at Coalfire' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-cybersecurity-pentesting-coalfire-buenos-aires-4wxwx3j3pbbd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Project Manager - Cybersecurity/Pentesting at Coalfire - **Company:** Coalfire - **Location:** Buenos Aires, Argentina - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/coalfire/ee925067-55b1-42dc-af32-b92f0fd9c316 ## Job description ## About Coalfire Coalfire 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 all across the world navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S., Argentina, and the U.K. 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. ## What You’ll Do - Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for multiple initiatives simultaneously - Serves as the main point of contact for the customer and the Coalfire team throughout the project - Prepare project plans for all phases of the project or program with appropriate level of detail - Work with Resource Deployment Managers to secure resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframe - Demonstrates ability to manage a high-volume portfolio while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and moving work forward efficiently - Skilled at keeping pace with large accounts involving multiple moving parts - Closely work with engagement lead to manage the day-to-day activities and resources on project engagements - Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership - Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs - Responsible for project scope, budget, timelines, communication, and change management - Set and continually manage project expectations and risks while delegating and managing deliverable with project team members and stakeholders - Monitor, track and control issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables. Escalates issues when necessary and follows escalation through to resolution - Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders - Work with a team of matrixed employees to deliver a succinct customer experience - Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to established quality standards - Understand project management principles, methods, and techniques - Effectively applies Coalfire methodology and enforces project standards. Provides feedback on process changes and improvements - Perform other duties as assigned - Maintains company defined billable utilization targets ## What You'll Bring - Minimum of 5 years of project management experience - Minimum of 3 years experience working in a client facing, consulting environment - Minimum of 3 years experience managing cybersecurity and/or penetration testing engagements - Bachelor's Degree or associate degree plus equivalent experience in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study - Ability to provide full time support DivisionHex teams globally - ## Experience with Smartsheets or Microsoft Project - Able to structure and lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders through the full life cycle of projects - Demonstrated understanding of Project Management methodology: including waterfall and agile methodologies - Proven success managing several projects simultaneously - Experience creating, adapting, or updating project management governance and processes for a centralized PMO - Demonstrated project ownership and consistent delivery on commitments ## Why You’ll Want to Join Us At 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 options. At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com. ## About Coalfire ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Coalfire is a premier cybersecurity and compliance services firm that helps enterprises and tech companies navigate FedRAMP, cloud migration, AI risk, and penetration testing. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by private equity firm Apax Partners; prior funding rounds include Series A, Series B, and venture rounds from Baird Capital) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity & Compliance Services (professional services) - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise, and government agencies in technology, healthcare, and finance sectors - **Mission or purpose**: “Making the world a safer place” by solving clients’ toughest cybersecurity challenges ## Products & Services - **Penetration Testing & Red Teaming**: Simulated attacks to identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and cloud environments. - **Compliance Assessments (FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST)**: Third-party assessment organization (3PAO) services for government and commercial compliance frameworks. - **Cloud Security Consulting**: Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure security architecture, cloud migration, and cloud maturity assessments. - **Application Security & DevSecOps**: Secure software development lifecycle integration, mobile app security testing, and code review. - **Vulnerability Management**: Internal/external scans, ASV services, and continuous monitoring. - **AI Risk Advisory**: Assessing and managing risks associated with artificial intelligence deployments. - **Advisory & Strategy**: CISO program management, third-party risk management, and cyber breach response. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **USD 200,000,000** (fiscal year ending July 31) | Total funding raised: **$9.35M** (primary rounds from 2011–2013, later private equity) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Baird Capital (lead in Series A & B), Apax Partners (current owner) - **Growth Signals**: - 679 employees (+1.0% YoY); ~2.2% monthly LinkedIn follower growth - Acquired Veris Group (2016), Denim Group (2021), Neuralys (2021) - Recognized as a **Top Workplace** since 2018 - 990+ certifications held by employees, including 200+ cloud-related - Recipient of 2022 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award and HIRE Vets Medallion Award ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep FedRAMP expertise** as a 3PAO advisory firm – a critical differentiator for government and regulated industries. - **Broad compliance framework coverage** (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST, FISMA) allows cross-selling and one-stop-shop engagements. - **Acquired niche firms** (e.g., Denim Group for application security, Veris Group for FedRAMP) to build a comprehensive suite. - **Long-standing relationships** with major cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and a strong alumni network feeding into top tech companies. ## Strategic Focus - **AI Risk & Cloud Migration**: Capitalizing on growing demand for AI governance and secure cloud adoption. - **Compliance Automation**: Developing tools and processes to streamline continuous compliance for clients. - **Expanding Hyperscaler Partnerships**: Recent job postings for a Director of Hyperscaler Strategy & Partnerships indicate a push to deepen ties with AWS, Google, and Azure. - **Talent Development**: Investing in employee certifications and tuition reimbursement to maintain a highly skilled workforce. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Inclusion**: Coalfire emphasizes diversity, employee resource groups, team events (hikes, cookoffs, sporting events), and a “stronger together” ethos. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Many roles are listed as **fully remote** (e.g., Detection and Response Engineer, Principal Cloud Engineer, Senior Google Cloud Security Consultant). The company also offers work-from-home opportunities. - **Benefits**: UnitedHealthcare coverage, flexible paid time off, tuition & certification reimbursement, fitness challenges, and an Employee Assistance Program. - **Growth & Recognition**: Voted a Top Workplace since 2018; strong support for veterans and active-duty service members. - **Engineering Culture**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud security, FedRAMP, and AI risk engagements with a team holding 990+ certifications. ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/coalfire) 2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/coalfire) 3. [coalfire.com](https://coalfire.com/about/careers) 4. 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