I would have given 5 stars when I first started here... - Consultant Coalfire Employee Review

1.0
12 Aug 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I suppose when you are an Associate you learn really fast but that is about it at this point. The people I work (my immediate colleagues) are fun to talk to and they teach more than management

Cons

- Once you become a consultant it seems like there is no opportunity for more growth - You ask other directors for guidance on specific technical topics but receive no feedback - Training is lacking even if we request it - It seems hardwork is not recognized. Employees work 18 to 24 hours sometimes and this is not appreciated. - If you want to grow past a Consultant level, you can forget about it. - You are asked what career track you want to follow but that is it. There is nothing further to accelerate this project. There is absolutely no support in your growth. - Upper management listens to their staff from one ear and lets it out the other. - You are asked to work during your vacation

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5.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, variety of job functions and service offerings Excellent organizational and management structure Highly intelligent and effective workforce

Cons

Competitive hiring process due to quality of talent the company attracts.

3.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Real client-facing technical work in regulated/FedRAMP environments; good exposure if compliance-heavy cloud is your lane. - Internal mobility exists on paper; managers may encourage internal candidates for promotions. - New management clearly understands their assignment and is saying the right things and taking initial steps that appear to be moving us towards a strong path forward.

Cons

- Promotion paths can be unstable; roles may get restructured mid-process, which makes career planning hard. - Management quality is uneven; promotion into management isn't always tied to demonstrated leadership, technical capability, or appropriate vision. - Limited structured professional development. - Compensation progression can be a friction point, including for internal moves. - Bonus payouts have come in far below target even for top performers, which has been rough.

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