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Cloud Consultant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the computer-related occupation category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers in professional services, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise IT consistently file LCAs for this title, making it one of the more active H-1B job categories.
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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.
- Provides advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional value
- Develop documentation and author recommendations associate with your findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with appropriate controls
- Leads audits/assessments including audit plan preparation, review of documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews.
- Maintains strong depth of knowledge in one or more cybersecurity frameworks.
- Prepare, review and approve assessment reports.
- Manage priorities, tasks and hours on projects in conjunction with the project manager to achieve delivery utilization targets.
- Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time.
- Escalates client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue
- Provide mentorship to team members in areas of audit, assessment, technical review and writing.
- Interfaces with clients through entire engagement, interacting with all levels of client organizations
- Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Continuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.
- Collaborates with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
- Establishes account relationships and identifies upsell and cross sell opportunities and escalates to sales.
- Draft audit programs that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and the complexity of the client environment
- Leads interview and inquiry walkthroughs with clients to determine the conformity of environments against stated requirements
- Assess security vulnerabilities against the appropriate security frameworks
- Pursues and corroborates conclusions derived from inquiry procedures with client while ensuring diligent interview notes are captured
- Offline and remote evidence inspection of client provided documentation; appropriately mark artifacts requiring follow-up or additional clarification
- Educate and interpret compliance activities for clients
- Understands how to apply quality standards and adheres to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each work product or deliverable
- Travel 20%
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Five to ten (5-10) years of experience as a consultant within professional IT services
- Must hold one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CFR, CCISO, GCED, GCIH, GSLC
- Deep experience with government compliance, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD RMF
- Strong knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800-30, 800-37, 800-53, 800-171
- Experience with every step within the delivery of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages that have obtained and maintained full authorization to operate (ATO)
- Experience with virtualization or cloud technologies
- Familiarity with statutes and regulations across multiple industries relevant to IT (e.g. SOX 404, HIPAA, FedRAMP, GLB, Patriot Act)
- Familiarity with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Protected B framework is a plus
- Familiarity with the DOD CMMC process is a plus
- Demonstrated knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP cloud offerings is required
- Knowledge of information security related solutions, tools, and utilities
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Willing to travel up to 20%
BONUS POINTS
- Hold Cloud Security focused certifications (AWS, Azure, CCSK, etc.)
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Consultant
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Cloud Consultant must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify for H-1B. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm the listed education requirements match your degree field before accepting any offer.
Check LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Consultant roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated H-1B sponsorship intent for this job title.
Align your cloud certifications with LCA job duties
USCIS scrutinizes Cloud Consultant petitions when the listed duties are vague. Make sure your AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications map directly to the specific services described in the employer's LCA job duties section.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your exact job title, SOC code, and work location before the offer stage. Level I and Level II wages differ significantly, and your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage or USCIS will issue an RFE.
Request cap-exempt employers if lottery selection fails
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual lottery. Cloud Consultants on implementation or research contracts are sometimes placed with qualifying cap-exempt entities.
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Find Cloud Consultant JobsCloud Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Cloud Consultant roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role, not generic. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Cloud Consultant positions?
Professional services firms, cloud-native managed service providers, enterprise software companies, and large financial or healthcare organizations regularly file H-1B LCAs for Cloud Consultant roles. Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have sponsored this specific job title rather than guessing from general reputation.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Cloud Consultant employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 with an LCA specific to your new role, title, and work location before your first day.
How does client-site consulting affect my H-1B if I work at multiple locations?
Each client work site where you spend more than a few days must be covered by a certified LCA listing that location. Your employer must post the LCA at the client site and may need to file amended or supplemental LCAs if your assignment changes. Unannounced site changes without updated LCA coverage are a common H-1B compliance risk for consulting roles.
Does holding cloud certifications strengthen my H-1B petition as a Cloud Consultant?
Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect support your petition when they align with the specific duties described in the LCA. They don't replace the degree requirement, but they help establish that the role is genuinely specialized and that your background matches the position USCIS is being asked to approve.
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