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Rochester Institute of Technology | Division Hex – Pen Testing - New Grad Associate

Coalfire United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Sep 22, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • New Grad Associate (entry-level)

    • Joining Division Hex – Penetration Testing team

  • Stack/tools

    • Pen testing across network, web, mobile applications

    • Code reviews, social engineering, red team engagements, physical security assessments

    • Security assessment across “a wide variety of technologies and implementations”

    • (No specific tools/tech listed in posting)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Perform penetration tests, code reviews, and red/physical security assessments

    • Conduct security assessments and identify/validate security issues across technologies

    • Advise clients on technical security and support delivery with project/quality/sales teams

  • Must-have skills

    • Strong interest and aptitude for cybersecurity/pen testing

    • Ability to support security assessments and technical analysis across multiple application types

    • Collaboration skills to coordinate with PMs and delivery teams to meet deliverables

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Practical/academic experience in penetration testing, social engineering, or red teaming

    • Experience with code review and/or security/compliance-related activities

  • Location & work type

    • Chicago, IL headquarters; role can be remote or hybrid

    • Hybrid available based on proximity to a Coalfire office

    • Targets graduates Dec 2026–Jun 2027

Full 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 navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

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.

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 navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic New Grad Associates to join the team at Coalfire! In this entry-level role, you will gain hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity, while contributing to real-world projects and making an impact. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a passion for cybersecurity and a desire to develop their skills in a dynamic environment.

Most of our employees are working remotely, however, depending on your preference and location in proximity to one of our offices, this role can be a remote or hybrid position if you would like.

We are targeting students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.

We are looking for passionate professionals with the academic and practical experience, along with the drive, acumen, and aptitude, to support our Division Hex – Pen Testing team.

Learn more about Division Hex at https: //coalfire.com/services/security.

What You’ll Do

Conduct network, web, mobile application penetration testing, code reviews, social engineering, red team engagements, and physical security assessments

Conduct security assessments on a wide variety of technologies and implementations

Advise clients on technical security or compliance activities

Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables

Contribute to the Coalfire Division Hex Penetration Testing Team overall success by helping the team to meet various business objectives and metrics

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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