Optiv

Manage and oversee multiple client engagement programs from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, resource management, and stakeholder communication. | Requires 4+ years in client-facing program management within professional services, with expertise in information security projects, and strong communication skills. | The Program Manager manages engagements from inception to completion, identifying and documenting requirements, supporting clients on various information security initiatives, keeping all stakeholders apprised of program and budget status, and managing issues to resolution. Program Managers are responsible for the program health over the entire program life cycle (on-boarding, service activation, service continuation, renewal, decommission). Program Managers are also responsible for onboarding the program team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing the schedule to ensure timely completion of projects and programs. Program Managers are expected to build trusting relationships with clients through the delivery of successful outcomes in alignment with Optiv’s commercial commitments. The Program Managers oversees all program activity with key client engagements across Advanced Fusion Center (AFC). The Program Managers may lead others contributors to program engagements such as Client Engagement Specialists, Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts. Program Managers are integral in building relationships with their client counterparts or key points of contact. They also contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and collaborating with the account leadership to support business growth with the client. How you'll make an impact: Drive program and engagement progress across multiple client engagements with multiple capabilities, practices, communities, stakeholders and levels of oversight with assurance on maintaining progress, timeliness, and effective resource utilization rates on a weekly basis. Develop strategic program management delivery plans, detailed schedules, program deliverable controls, cost forecasting, risk management, issues forecast and resolution planning, resource burn-rate analysis, forecasting, and reporting, and daily task management. Partner with Operations teams to develop and communicate service delivery strategies across multiple internal practices and departments. Accountable for the progress of the overall engagement and all related projects that may comprise the program or solutions. Accountable for driving timelines by creating and maintaining schedules (including key deliverables, milestones, and dependencies), understanding the deliverables and the progress toward each milestone, identifying, and managing issues, risks, and other potential delays ahead of time, and identifying and driving resolution of all engagement related risks and issues. Demonstrate expert-level of knowledge of Program Management best practices, process and supporting systems to drive client outcomes. Identify, forecast, manage, control, and communicate risk management plans, issues, and impacts across multiple levels of leadership, operations and client. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Program Delivery Plan, to align the stakeholders and ensure the customers goals and expectations are achieved. Assist in the development of Program Management business delivery strategies, program health analysis & internal reporting. Lead the composition of program delivery schedules, resource models and granular execution plans Take proactive steps to protect Optiv’s best interests while simultaneously balancing the Customer expectations and scope of work. Be able to perform work as an individual contributor while collaborating with multiple internal functions to best manage program delivery strategies from initial planning and on-boarding through ramp-down and closure. Program Managers acts as a single point of contact for our customers throughout the client engagement lifecycle. Communicate client concerns, questions and conflicts to internal stakeholders and take the necessary actions to resolve and/or troubleshoot challenges in a strategic manner. Assign tasks to program team members and ensure timely completion or adequate escalation. Generate and distribute program reports and lead program meetings to disseminate the appropriate information to the program team and stakeholders. Proactively monitor and report on engagement budget, margin and engagement resource variance to plan Works closely with the sales and account teams, demand and solution teams to scope program solution design, tools and reporting Analyze, report, and disseminate program status reports to Practice Leadership. Provide support across the AFC portfolio to address at risk engagements and escalations where necessary. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and applicable program management techniques and tools Manage multiple multi-year engagements May lead or contribute to efforts in the development of business unit reporting, department or operational standards and framework procedures, financial analysis, communication, and/or strategic planning activities. Assist in documenting case studies, requirements documents, procedures and lessons learned Performs other duties as assigned. What we're looking for: BA or BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related field. 4+ years of experience in a client facing Program, Project or PMO role within a professional services organization, with emphasis on information security projects and programs. Demonstrated program management expertise and success managing cross-capability engagements across multiple clients. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills required. Strong influential skills, customer-focused program leadership capabilities. Management of information security engagements or operations required. Expert level experience with Program Management methodologies, best practices, and tools Experience interfacing with both clients and internal business partners required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required including making clear and concise presentations to various audiences with an executive presence. Outstanding time management and organizational skills required. Ability to work independently with limited supervision required. Significant experience as a consultant providing security expertise to clients preferred. Current knowledge of security threats, solutions, security tools and network technologies strongly desired. What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Manage client satisfaction, develop feedback frameworks, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer loyalty and reduce churn. | Requires 4-7 years of customer-facing relationship management experience, familiarity with Salesforce, and ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. | This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. The Client Experience & Loyalty manager will drive the strategic development, operational execution and ongoing client experience lifecycle to increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, and lifetime value, as well as reduce churn. This role sits at the intersection of marketing, sales, service, and revenue operations, collaborating across internal teams to deliver go-to-market programs and the Optiv Promise. The primary goal is to build long-term relationships with clients to develop ongoing business and increase client satisfaction. How you'll make an impact In partnership with the GTM team, own the voice of the client across all channels and touchpoints and serve as the point of contact for high-value or at-risk clients Manage client satisfaction surveys. Use data to drive continuous improvement in client interactions and service delivery Build an ongoing feedback framework to collect and assess feedback and provide ongoing improvements Increase referral rate, i.e., client’s willingness to recommend/refer Optiv Expand existing Client Loyalty program to improve lifetime experience Analyze customer data to track client behavior preferences and feedback to identify trends and opportunities Foster a culture centered around client advocacy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement Collaborate with enablement teams to ensure alignment of training offerings Partner with finance and revenue teams to understand ROI of client retention strategies In partnership with Sales and Enablement, operationalize and track the Optiv Promise In partnership with the Portfolio Manager, stay on top of industry trends, technology, and client requirements to inform strategic direction Monitor client engagement trends to identify attrition risks early Implement best practices for onboarding, adoption, and customer lifecycle management Collaborate with Marketing to provide recommendations on client events and provide executive support Collaborate with Client Advisory teams to receive client feedback on existing offerings, understand customer adoption and client satisfaction, receiving and managing field feedback Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards What we're looking for Bachelor's Degree preferred or a related field 4-7 years proven customer-facing sales, relationship management, escalation management, or customer success experience, preferably within the cybersecurity industry Confident leading meetings with external executive stakeholders, making and influencing decisions, documenting progress, and resolving issues quickly and collaboratively Familiarity with Salesforce Reporting, Dashboards, CPQ, and Opportunities is preferred Experience in untangling complex processes, and providing succinct, data-driven recommendations to leaders Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders Ability to clearly articulate information into simple, digestible, and actionable messages across all levels of the company, including the executive team, and bring people on the journey #LI-SM #LI-Remote What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Perform deal and risk analysis, optimize pricing and financing structures, and collaborate with sales and finance teams to improve profit margins and cash flow. | Requires experience in data analysis, finance, or deal structuring, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with sales and finance collaboration, which are not reflected in your background. | Heavily focused on pricing, financing, and data analysis. FP&A and data science related skills are highly desired. The Deal Desk Analyst will be responsible for performing analytics pertaining to pricing, cost, deal management, and client financing within Optiv’s security technology and services business. This role will perform and develop deal analyses, validation analyses, and risk assessments, including financed and non-standard payment transactions, as well as recommend pricing and structuring actions to sales and operational leadership. This role will work cross-functionally to understand the needs of Optiv’s business partners and provide solutions that help drive profit margin, cash flow, and top line growth objectives for the company. The ideal candidate will possess proven business acumen, data analytics, data modeling, and project management skills, with demonstrated ability in building and maintaining strong working relationships with Sales and other cross-functional stakeholders. How you'll make an impact: • Serve as a trusted adviser to sales and COS teams by providing counsel on sales strategy, deal structuring, and optimal pricing levels on large, complex, and financially sensitive transactions, including client-financed deals. • Conduct analytics on select deals to identify opportunities for margin improvement, alternative quote configurations, and financing structures to help optimize pricing and cash flow outcomes. • Work with data models to analyze pricing and financing scenarios and make informed recommendations to the sales team through benchmarking and scenario analysis. • Participate in regular deal review sessions with Optiv leadership to assess appropriate pricing and financing execution on priority deals within the sales pipeline. • Work closely with sales, finance, legal, and operations to structure and close client-financed transactions, including the creation of proposals and executable payment agreements for clients. • Respond to inquiries from sales and COS teams to provide guidance on competitive trends, customer pricing expectations, and financing considerations. • Complete client financial analysis to support recommendations for new deal structures, payment terms, and offers. • Work collaboratively with billing teams to ensure a positive client experience from a collections and execution standpoint. • Participate in special projects designed to continuously improve the deal management and financing process. Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive projects to completeness. What we're looking for: • Medium to advanced level Excel skills • Experience analyzing dynamic pricing environments with unique circumstances, including financed and non-standard transactions • Strong understanding of pricing dynamics and financing sales transactions, with awareness of long-term impact of pricing and payment structure decisions • Ability to analyze large pools of data and create actionable and succinct recommendations • Ability to understand and help coordinate negotiation of contractual and payment terms • Strong communications and interpersonal skills • Experience in Salesforce • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, business, data science, or math-related field preferred • 2+ years in data analytics, consulting, client services, pricing advisory, or deal desk roles preferred • Experience working in a front line sales role or related sales support team preferred • Experience establishing best practices and implementing new strategies preferred What you can expect from Optiv • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups . • Work/life balance • Professional training resources • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice . If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

Maintain and optimize identity management systems, automate workflows, and troubleshoot IAM platform issues. | Experience with IAM operations, SailPoint IIQ, Zilla, and related integrations, along with strong scripting and automation skills. | This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. Our Advanced Fusion Center Identity practice runs and improves clients’ SailPoint ISC/IIQ and Zilla programs day-to-day. As a Sr. Identity Engineer, you will handle escalations from Tier 1, stabilize and optimize production, and drive small/medium enhancements. The Sr. Identity Engineer will keep identity lifecycle, access requests, certifications, and policy enforcement humming— with operational discipline, measurable SLAs, and crisp client communication. CyberArk and Okta integrations are nice-to-have, not the main event. Bottom line, this is a dual-platform Tier-2 identity operations role inside AFC. You’ll keep Zilla and SailPoint governance reliable at scale, automate the boring stuff, and speak plainly about risk, impact, and fixes. How you’ll make an impact Keep Sources, Identity Profiles, Access Profiles, Entitlements, Roles, Lifecycle events, Access Requests, Approvals, and Certifications healthy and on-schedule. Build and optimize workflows, transforms, and policies (SoD, RBAC) in Zilla and ISC. Monitor and resolve aggregations, account correlations, provisioning failures, and campaign anomalies, tune schedules and thresholds. Maintain and troubleshoot Virtual Appliance (VA) health, connector upgrades, and connectivity (e.g., AD/Entra, HRIS, SaaS apps, databases). Build and maintain Workflows (low code), Transforms, policies (SoD, separation of function), and request/catalog items. Run monthly health checks and deliver operational reports (KPIs, trendlines, incidents, changes, and risk/compliance signals). Act as escalation for Tier 1: triage, contain, and restore; perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes. Create and improve runbooks/SOPs; automate recurring fixes and checks. Plan and execute low-risk changes (connector tuning, attribute mappings, workflow edits, catalog updates) within ITSM guardrails. Contribute to release readiness: sandbox validation, UAT coordination, deployment notes, and rollback plans. Translate operational signals into clear actions for client IAM owners and app teams. Advise on access modeling (Access Profiles vs. Roles), campaign design, and birthright vs. requestable access. Provide backlog intake sizing for Tier-3/architecture where code or complex redesigns are required. Okta/Entra ID Integration experience: Govern downstream via SCIM/API targets; align joiner/mover/leaver flows; validate group/entitlement posture. CyberArk (PAM) Integration experience: Support governance integrations (e.g., safe/platform entitlement visibility, request/approval via SailPoint); assist with out-of-band privilege variance findings and clean-up campaigns. Feed events and metrics to SIEM/SOC (webhooks/API), enrich tickets with context, and contribute to correlation use-cases (e.g., excessive privilege anomalies, orphan/rogue accounts). Partner with compliance teams on attestation evidence, control testing cadence, and audit responses. What we’re hiring for 5+ years of verifiable IAM operations/consulting experience, with at least 1 year hands-on in SailPoint IIQ in production. Recent (≤12 months) hands-on experience with SailPoint ISC/IDP and Zilla in production environments. Experience with SailPoint ISC, nice to have Proven Tier-2 ownership of aggregations, correlation, provisioning, certifications, workflow/transform tuning, catalog & access model hygiene, and VA/connector health. Solid grasp of identity lifecycle (joiner/mover/leaver), request/approval patterns, SoD policy design, and RBAC in large, distributed environments. Comfortable with logs, metrics, and MTTR/SLAs; can turn noisy failures into stable automation. Strong written/verbal communication—clear incident timelines, executive-level status, and precise change plans. Familiarity with Entra ID/AD, HR sources, and common SaaS targets from an IIQ connector perspective. SailPoint IIQ (Workflows, Access Requests, Certifications, Identity & Access Profiles, Transforms, Policies, Reports) Virtual Appliances, connector logs, account activity, and provisioning task views ITSM (ServiceNow/Jira), Confluence/knowledge base, basic API tooling (Postman/Curl) for IIQ v3 endpoints Basic scripting for ops automation (PowerShell or Python) and CSV/data fixes where appropriate Okta (governance targets via SCIM/API; SSO basics helpful but not the focus)- nice to have CyberArk governance integration (safe/platform entitlement visibility and request flows)- nice to have Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) as identity sources/targets- nice to have Security/compliance context: SOC 2, SOX, HIPAA, PCI; evidence packaging for audits- nice to have Certifications (SailPoint, Microsoft, ISC²) are a plus, not a gate #LI-TW1 #LI-Remote What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Support sales and client management activities through data analysis, process optimization, and client communication. | Requires 2+ years in a business-to-business sales or client services role, experience with CRM systems like Salesforce, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. | This position can be hired remotely anywhere within the continental U.S. The Client Operations Specialist is a sales support role assisting field Client Managers with the development and closing of new business. Specialists complete the supporting functions related to outside sales such as generating price quotes, processing orders, assisting with client inquiries, problem solving and issue resolution. This individual may also interact directly with clients to provide pricing quotations and accept POs in the absence of the account manager. This crucial role interacts with manufacturing partners, internal business partners and outside clients in a fast- paced support atmosphere. The Client Operations Specialist supports the Account Manager gross margin objectives by allowing the Client Manager more time to be in the field with face to face meetings and by recommending the best pricing strategy within their client base. How you'll make an impact: Support assigned Client Managers by producing accurate and timely sales quotations for new product and services business using SalesForce.com (CRM system). Provide outstanding and enthusiastic client service and communication both by phone and email. Respond quickly and accurately to requests from inside resources as well as outside clients. Prepare and submit accurate orders to purchasing. Help ensure deals are registered through partnership with the Deal Registration Desk. Provide system reporting or analytics to the Client Manager, operations, and management upon request. Multi-task ongoing activities from multiple people in a fast environment while producing accurate and timely new business quotations for products and services. Develop and retain product and industry knowledge to be used to identify expertise. Commitment to developing knowledge and experience. Provide historical pricing analysis to Client Manager upon request. Act as liaison between Client Manager and operations/services organization. Perform other duties as assigned. What we're looking for: Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 2 or more years of experience in Business-to-Business Sales/Client Services role required. Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office; Specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Internet navigation required. 2 years of experience in technical or information technologies industry preferred. Prior experience in Client Relationship Management software (CRM) required. Salesforce.com experience preferred. Ability to work in a sales partnership setting, where workflow is determined by incoming requests required. Ability to build relationships and trust with internal and external partners/clients. Ability to prioritize tasks to align with particular deadlines Superior organizational skills, independent judgment and functional arithmetic skills. What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Lead complex network and edge security projects, provide technical leadership, and support pre-sales activities to ensure successful client outcomes. | 7+ years in network security, hands-on experience with SASE/SSE platforms, consulting or services background, and strong communication skills. | The Technical Manager for Network and Edge Security is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the success of client engagements, acting as a trusted advisor, and overseeing delivery excellence. This role balances deep technical expertise with engagement management, customer relationship leadership, team development, and pre-sales thought leadership. The Technical Manager owns the technical outcomes for customers, leads large and complex projects, and elevates both client maturity and the consulting team’s capabilities. This individual is the go-to technical expert in their domain. The role leads large and complex projects, drives delivery excellence across multiple concurrent engagements, and elevates client maturity as well as the consulting team’s capabilities. In addition to hands-on technical leadership, this individual supports contributions to pre-sales and solution design, collaborates with business leaders in Sales and Practice Management on go-to-market offerings, and guides clients in translating security requirements into operational outcomes. How You’ll Make an Impact: Act as the senior technical leader on consulting engagements, ensuring architectural quality, excellence, and strong client outcomes. Translate business and security requirements into actionable architectures, roadmaps, and implementation plans for SASE, SSE, Zero Trust, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and FWaaS ecosystems. Design and lead complex solutions, providing depth across leading SASE platforms including Zscaler, Netskope, and Palo Alto Networks, with components including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and FWaaS Oversee multiple concurrent consulting engagements, managing project health, risk, quality, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with both technical and business objectives. Lead advanced troubleshooting and architecture refinement, guiding clients through critical issues, design decisions, and operationalization challenges. Deliver workshops, assessments, and executive briefings, effectively engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement of methodologies, templates, tools, documentation, and delivery standards within the Network & Edge Security and SASE practice. Support pre-sales and go-to-market initiatives, collaborating with Practice Managers, Sales, and Marketing to design solution offerings, assist in SOW creation, and strengthen Optiv’s position across SASE and SSE services. Contribute thought leadership through activities such as presenting at industry events, writing blogs or research, or participating in community and vendor-aligned programs. Mentor and coach consultants, helping develop their technical expertise, consulting acumen, and delivery maturity (influential leadership role without direct reports). Monitor the evolving network and edge security ecosystem, staying current on market trends, vendor developments, emerging threats, and best practices across SASE and SSE. Assess client security maturity and guide long-term SASE, SSE, and Zero Trust strategy and roadmap development. What We’re Looking For: 7+ years of experience in network and edge security architecture, engineering, or operations. 5+ years in consulting or services roles, including oversight of complex, multi-workstream engagements. Hands-on experience with SASE and SSE platforms such as Netskope, Zscaler, or Palo Alto Networks, with the ability to quickly adopt evolving technologies. Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects, balancing hands-on responsibilities with strategic oversight. Strong background in SASE and SSE architectures (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS), with a preferred foundation in modern network security concepts such as SD-WAN and next-gen firewalls. Experience in consulting engagement oversight, including risk management, quality assurance, and client outcome ownership. Experience in pre-sales and post-sales roles, or other client-facing technical positions within cybersecurity, including scoping, solution design, SOW support, and ongoing advisory engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including building client-ready deliverables, leading workshops, and conducting executive-level presentations. Demonstrated thought leadership (preferred) through content creation, speaking engagements, community involvement, or security research. Certification such as Netskope Architect (NSK-300) and/or Zscaler Delivery Specialist preferred, additional security or cloud certifications are beneficial. #LI-GN1 Salary Range Description $134,600.00 - $184,500.00 Annual The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component. Job Application Window This position accepts applicants for a minimum of 4 business days after the job posting date and will remain available until an applicant has been selected for the position. What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Onboarding, maintaining, and configuring DataDog Cloud SIEM environments, providing security content and reporting, and supporting clients in a Security Operations Center setting. | 4-7 years of experience in security systems, hands-on DataDog SIEM experience, knowledge of network architecture, scripting skills, and security certifications. | This Sr. DataDog Cloud SIEM Engineer will be dedicated to onboarding and maintaining DataDog Cloud SIEM environments, in support of Optiv AFC clients. The Sr. DataDog Cloud SIEM Engineer works in Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. The Sr. Engineer will be responsible for creation of procedures, implementation of processes and solutions across internal and client environments. Experience with SIEM/SOAR and MDR products is necessary. The Sr. Engineer will work closely with other Engineers, Senior Engineers, Solution Architects, and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing AFC clients. How you'll make an impact Serve as a primary responder for AFC customer systems, taking ownership of client configuration issues and tracking through resolution. Act as a point of escalation for junior level Engineers and provide guidance and mentoring. Advise best practice on SIEM/MDR/SOAR products to both technical and relatively non-technical personnel. Provide remote consulting services via interactive client sessions to assist with implementation of multiple product vendors and technologies. Implement and configure SIEM/MDR/SOAR software and appliance-based products in large enterprise and Government environments. Develop and maintain security content and reporting. Perform knowledge transfers to clients regarding security and system configuration awareness. What we're hiring for 4-7 years professional experience maintaining SIEM or infrastructure systems in the Information Security field. Minimum 18-months hands-on experience in the DataDog Cloud SIEM. College degree or equivalent training with experience working in a Security Operations Center, Managed Security, or client network environment. Understanding of network architecture and implementation is a must; ideal candidate will have worked with network security analysis. Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills. Superior IT problem-solving skills. Experience with SIEM content and reporting. Experience working with Linux OS. Experience writing/developing scripts (e.g. python, bash, ruby, powershell) Experience working with Internal and client Ticketing and Knowledge Base Systems for Incident and Problem tracking as well as procedures. (i.e. Jira, Confluence, etc.). Experience with various SIEM security products such as: Exabeam, Chronicle, Sentinel, LogRhythm, QRadar, Splunk, and infrastructure components such as proxies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP etc. General security knowledge (GIAC, CISSP, CCSE, CISA, HBSS, NSA, CEH, Cisco Security, Security +, or other security certifications). Knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems. An understanding of a wide array of server grade applications such as: DBMS, Exchange, DNS, SMTP, IIS, Apache, SharePoint, Active Directory, Identity Management, Patch Management, LDAP, SQL, and others. Training and experience in one or more non-SIEM network security products to include: Enterprise endpoint security products, Network components such as Firewalls and Proxies to include Palo Alto / Checkpoint / Juniper / McAfee / Cisco / Blue Coat / Imperva or other similar network security products. CCNA, CCDA, CCSA, CCIE, CISSP, CEH, or MCSE. Familiarity with DevOps Professional experience working with networks and network architecture. Ability to participate in on-call support Demonstrated experience and success in a Managed Service client environment Ability to work greater than 40 hours per week as needed #LI-TW #LI-Remote Salary Range Description $92,300.00 - $126,600.00 Annual The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component. What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Managing and configuring enterprise security solutions, leading deployment projects, and providing technical leadership and support. | Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto, F5, Cisco platforms, cloud providers, and relevant certifications; minimum 3-5 years in security roles, with customer-facing experience. | This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S Due to client requirements, U.S. Citizenship required. Additionally this position requires a CJIS Background Check and Fingerprinting as part of the onboarding process. The Sr. Network Security Engineer will be responsible for providing expert, day-to-day management of our clients' Palo Alto security environments. This core responsibility includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of firewall ticket triaging, policy administration, and configuration management. While the primary focus is on Palo Alto environments, this individual will also manage F5 load balancing solutions—ensuring optimal application delivery, high availability, redundancy, and seamless connection management. The ideal candidate will be a versatile security professional, capable of integrating knowledge from adjacent security domains, including the implementation of automation strategies and supporting robust cloud security initiatives. Our engineers are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. An engineer must be driven and proactive with the ability to problem-solve, communicate, participate in diverse project teams from a technical perspective, and interface effectively with customers, vendor partners, and colleagues. Establish and maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management team. How you'll make an impact Able to solo deliver or act as "point" for complex projects or requests. Acts as technical escalation point to assist junior engineers. Lead in capacity planning and hardware specification recommendation efforts. Lead in all deployment and management activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development, and third-party system integration. Lead User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts. Provide knowledge transfer and post-production support activities as necessary. Effective team communicator. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations such as ISSA. Obtain and maintain top-tier vendor certification and accreditation. Complete administrative project tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting. Act as a contributor in Optiv communities for solutions of focus. Develop and maintain runbooks and procedural documentation. What we're hiring for Due to client requirements, U.S. Citizenship required. Additionally this position requires a CJIS Background Check and Fingerprinting as part of the onboarding process. Hands-on experience managing with Palo Alto, F5, and Cisco platforms to a proficient/advanced level Hands-on experience creating and implementing F5 VIPs, Managing various F5 modules (BigIP, BigIQ, LTM, APM, DNS, F5 Distributed Cloud, etc.) Hands-on experience with cloud providers, specifically AWS and Azure (GCP optional). Minimum three (3) years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto solutions. Minimum three (3) years of hands-on experience with F5 solutions. Minimum five (5) years of professional Information Security experience in a consulting, vendor, or enterprise-level role. Information Security / Cyber implementation and practical experience. Fully qualified or certified on one or more relevant technologies. Experience in a customer-facing or consulting capacity. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues. Ability to work effectively in a Service Desk, client-facing environment—balancing responsiveness, communication, and technical precision while maintaining strong customer relationships. #LI-TW1 #LI-Remote What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Conducts security risk assessments, supports compliance initiatives, and develops security strategies for clients. | Requires 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity or risk management, relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM), and experience with security assessments and frameworks. | This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. Optiv’s consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. The Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk, plays a key role in delivering security solutions, conducting risk and compliance assessments and supports client engagements. This position requires a balance of technical skills, strong risk management knowledge, and client facing consulting experience to help organizations improve their security posture and achieve compliance. How you’ll make an impact Comfortable delivering independent work or takes the engagement lead for complex projects Acts as engagement escalation point to assist other delivery team consultants Work closely with clients to define, build and implement security leading practices Conduct risk assessments, security readiness audits, gap analysis with compliance and regulatory frameworks Assess compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as, NIST 800-171/53, ISO 27001, COSO, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI, or some combination of these Assist clients in developing risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies Provide third-party risk assessments to evaluate client’s supply chain, key vendors Support the design and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and governance frameworks Develop and refine security strategy assessments, security program plans, and POA&M Translate security operational and technical risks into business implications with recommendations for stakeholders Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, security awareness sessions and presentations with key client stakeholders Collaborate with Principal Consultants and Technical Managers to support client objectives Maintain clear documentation and reporting for security findings, analysis and recommendations Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity, risk management, key technologies and regulations Contribute to thought leadership through research, whitepapers and presentations Effectively provide knowledge transfer and post-production support activities as necessary What we’re looking for Bachelor's degree and approximately 5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in a prior consultancy role Hold or pursue relevant certifications in the cybersecurity and risk management industry such as, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CMMC CCP/CCA, ISO 27001 (Lead implementer) Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, CIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.) Hands-on experience with security assessments, risk management, compliance assessments, policy and standards and other related risk and compliance activities Experience working in cyber resilience including, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Impact Analysis, Operational Resilience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for cybersecurity challenges Excellent communication and report writing skills for client engagements Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment Willingness to travel to meet client needs Valid driver's license in the US The successful candidate must hold related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA #LI-SM1 What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Lead and manage 24x7 threat detection and response teams, oversee security engineering activities, enforce policies, drive process improvements, and mentor staff. | 12+ years in IT and InfoSec, 5+ years leading threat detection teams, professional cyber operations and managed services experience, multiple security certifications, and deep knowledge of SIEM, EDR, compliance, and security orchestration. | The Cyber Operations Manager over Threat Detection, Response and Security Engineering is responsible for ensuring early and accurate detection, response, and containment for threats directed against our clients. The position includes oversight on Security Engineering activities that may include SIEM, SOAR, PAM, IDAM and Vulnerability management. As a technical management role, the ideal candidate possesses security knowledge/expertise in multiple technologies (SIEM, and PAM required) . The position is closely involved in helping to mentor, develop and evaluate employee performance as well as helping with the development and continuous improvement of the Security Operations services. How you'll make an impact • Lead 24x7 Threat Detection and Response Analysts providing operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources as well managing the day-to-day operations. • Work closely with customers on reporting, stewardship calls, and in the case of escalations. • Enforce all policies and procedures, including those for security, disaster recovery, standards, and service provision. • Drive continuous refinement and improvement of detection and response and incident response processes. • Oversee the security of Client systems via Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) service. • Keep current with the latest vendor updates, expansion opportunities, and technology directions, utilized in the Clients environment. • Collaborate and consult with other Managers on the overall advancement of the Security Operations organization and Optiv in general. • Direct and drive process and documentation improvement. • Manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. • Develop and maintain an educational environment where the knowledge and performance of the group are constantly advancing. • Perform staff performance appraisals. • Ensure timely reporting of security control gaps and vulnerabilities to the customer. • Prepare reporting of metrics and trending of SLA & KPIs to the customer and client support staff. • Stay abreast of evolving risks, new developments in the security industry, and industry best practices in risk management, threat analysis, and threat response techniques. • Attend info security-related events and network with industry peers to inform engineering and operations processes of effective risk mitigation strategies for attacks. • Oversee team’s production of threat intelligence reports that communicate the results of the analyses to the respective audience. • Responsible for the joint team effort to normalize data from vulnerability assessment, penetration test, incident response, and application security project deliverables. • Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, other group heads regarding pertinent activities. • Develop and mentor staff through open communication, training and development opportunities, and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation. • Supervisory Responsibilities: Cyber Operations Manager will report to the Director of Security Operations. What we're hiring for • 12+ years professional IT and Information Security experience • 5+ years leading technical Threat Detection and Response teams • 5+ years professional experience in cyber operations centers • 3+ years professional experience in managed services • One or more certifications in Security/Networking including Security+, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-specific vendors/product certifications • Proven ability to make decisions and perform complex problem-solving activities under pressure. Advanced business acumen required. • Sharp analytical abilities and the ability to make sound decisions quickly are required. • Deep understanding of SIEM vendors, solutions, and architecture such as LogRhythm, QRadar, Splunk, Exabeam, etc. • Deep understanding of EDR vendors, solutions, and architecture such as Crowdstrike, Cylance, Carbon Black, Microsoft ATP. • Deep understanding of regulatory compliance such as NIST, SOX, HIPPA, NERC CIP, PCI, etc. and their differentiators across global regions • Deep understanding of laws pertaining to cybersecurity and their differentiators across global regions • Understanding of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response concepts. • Experience working with ticketing and knowledge management systems such as Service Now. • Experience with ITIL concepts and practices. • Experience with security analytics platforms such as Kibana. What You Can Expect From Optiv • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. • Work/life balance • Professional training resources • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

Lead and manage 24x7 threat detection and response teams, oversee security engineering activities, mentor staff, enforce security policies, and collaborate with clients and executives on cybersecurity operations. | 12+ years in IT/security, 5+ years leading threat detection teams, multiple security certifications, deep knowledge of SIEM and PAM technologies, and experience with regulatory compliance and security operations. | The Cyber Operations Manager over Threat Detection, Response and Security Engineering is responsible for ensuring early and accurate detection, response, and containment for threats directed against our clients. The position includes oversight on Security Engineering activities that may include SIEM, SOAR, PAM, IDAM and Vulnerability management. As a technical management role, the ideal candidate possesses security knowledge/expertise in multiple technologies (SIEM, and PAM required) . The position is closely involved in helping to mentor, develop and evaluate employee performance as well as helping with the development and continuous improvement of the Security Operations services. How you'll make an impact Lead 24x7 Threat Detection and Response Analysts providing operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources as well managing the day-to-day operations. Work closely with customers on reporting, stewardship calls, and in the case of escalations. Enforce all policies and procedures, including those for security, disaster recovery, standards, and service provision. Drive continuous refinement and improvement of detection and response and incident response processes. Oversee the security of Client systems via Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) service. Keep current with the latest vendor updates, expansion opportunities, and technology directions, utilized in the Clients environment. Collaborate and consult with other Managers on the overall advancement of the Security Operations organization and Optiv in general. Direct and drive process and documentation improvement. Manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Develop and maintain an educational environment where the knowledge and performance of the group are constantly advancing. Perform staff performance appraisals. Ensure timely reporting of security control gaps and vulnerabilities to the customer. Prepare reporting of metrics and trending of SLA & KPIs to the customer and client support staff. Stay abreast of evolving risks, new developments in the security industry, and industry best practices in risk management, threat analysis, and threat response techniques. Attend info security-related events and network with industry peers to inform engineering and operations processes of effective risk mitigation strategies for attacks. Oversee team’s production of threat intelligence reports that communicate the results of the analyses to the respective audience. Responsible for the joint team effort to normalize data from vulnerability assessment, penetration test, incident response, and application security project deliverables. Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, other group heads regarding pertinent activities. Develop and mentor staff through open communication, training and development opportunities, and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation. Supervisory Responsibilities: Cyber Operations Manager will report to the Director of Security Operations. What we're hiring for 12+ years professional IT and Information Security experience 5+ years leading technical Threat Detection and Response teams 5+ years professional experience in cyber operations centers 3+ years professional experience in managed services One or more certifications in Security/Networking including Security+, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-specific vendors/product certifications Proven ability to make decisions and perform complex problem-solving activities under pressure. Advanced business acumen required. Sharp analytical abilities and the ability to make sound decisions quickly are required. Deep understanding of SIEM vendors, solutions, and architecture such as LogRhythm, QRadar, Splunk, Exabeam, etc. Deep understanding of EDR vendors, solutions, and architecture such as Crowdstrike, Cylance, Carbon Black, Microsoft ATP. Deep understanding of regulatory compliance such as NIST, SOX, HIPPA, NERC CIP, PCI, etc. and their differentiators across global regions Deep understanding of laws pertaining to cybersecurity and their differentiators across global regions Understanding of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response concepts. Experience working with ticketing and knowledge management systems such as Service Now. Experience with ITIL concepts and practices. Experience with security analytics platforms such as Kibana. #LI-TW1 #LI-Remote What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Lead and manage multiple security-focused projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, budget control, and stakeholder communication. | 5-8 years of customer-facing project leadership in professional services, PMP certification, experience managing complex security projects, excellent communication and organizational skills. | The Project Manager leads and directs multiple projects under the guidance of Project Management Office (PMO) leadership. Project Managers aggressively drive projects from inception to completion, identify and document project requirements, support clients on various information security initiatives, keep all stakeholders apprised of project and budget status, and manage issues to resolution. Project Managers are responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire life (initiation, plan, execute, control, close) with focus on the management of project risk and forecasting challenges and devising strategies to overcome and compensate. Project Managers are responsible for driving engagements forward and ensuring projects progress as planned and uninterrupted by comprehensive oversight and control of project activities and timelines. How you'll make an impact: The Project Manager is accountable for the execution and delivery of customer-focused security solution projects ensuring uninterrupted progress or delays. The Project Manager shall have the skills necessary to drive project progress across multiple stakeholders and levels of oversight with assurance on maintaining progress, timeliness, and effective resource utilization ensuring a minimum of 40 hrs billed per week be each delivery resource. The Project Manager shall have the ability to develop strategic project delivery plans, detailed schedules, compensating project controls, cost forecasting, risk management, issues forecast and resolution planning, resource burn-rate analysis, forecasting, and reporting, and daily task management. The Project Manager is accountable for the progress of the project; and drives timelines by creating and maintaining schedules (including key deliverables, milestones, and dependencies), understanding the deliverables and the progress toward each milestone, identifying and managing issues, risks, and other potential delays ahead of time, and identifying and driving resolution of all project related risks and issues. Coordinate and facilitate internal and external planning and project status meetings. Identify, assess and track potential risk issues and create the appropriate mitigation plans into the overall project initiatives Assure overall project and service offering quality and consistency through the sound application of methodologies, standards, templates, and other approved delivery requirements. Actively monitor the project budget, burn rates, milestones, and deliverables to ensure the timely, uninterrupted, and delay-free completion of the project. The Project Manager will routinely report to a Program Manager on cross-capability projects and collaborate with peers during the execution of a project to track dependencies, project issues and potential risks. Consolidate and report project performance metrics and status reports to internal and external stakeholders, and to the overall PMO. Coordinate and manage projects across various functional groups, communicating potential risks and impacts identified. Establish communication plans to facilitate core project team coordination and to provide status to management and extended project team members. Implementing project management controls on assigned projects to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations, while ensuring no delay or interruptions, and maintaining a minimum of 40hrs billed per week be each delivery resource. Maintain commitment to project milestones and deliverables and take necessary actions including escalation as necessary to achieve commitments. Ensures a strong and seamless relationship by maintaining communications about the project to the team: sales, customers and delivery personnel. Maintain working relationships with subject matter experts and personnel across the organization. What we're looking for: Level II BA or BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degree is preferred. 5-8 years of experience in a customer facing project/program delivery leadership role within a professional services organization required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Excellent Project Management expertise, specifically demonstrated success managing complex projects across multiple clients and disparate initiatives on a long term-basis required. Management of information security projects required. Excellent skill with Project Management methodologies, best practices, and toolsets required. Experience interfacing with both clients and partners required. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated. Outstanding time management and organizational skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and consultative skills. Ability to work independently with limited supervision required. Previous experience in a security services environment preferred. Significant experience as a Consultant providing security expertise to clients preferred. Ability to work as a team player, strong interpersonal and communication skills required. What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Advise clients on OCM and PM best practices to implement cybersecurity program changes, lead engagements, develop change strategies, and manage project plans and communications. | Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years experience in OCM and PM, knowledge of OCM methodologies, program management certifications, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ideally cybersecurity-related change management experience. | At Optiv, we've created a team that combines Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Project/Program Management (PM) methodologies to meet our clients where they are and help them navigate change to achieve their cybersecurity maturity goals. In this role, the Consultant will be expected to use and customize proven OCM and PM approaches to advise, educate, and implement new technology, processes, and governance for our client engagements that mature their cybersecurity programs. Our goal is to move clients’ technology, people, and processes from their current to future state as smoothly as possible. How You'll Make An Impact • As part of our growing team, this individual’s voice matters, and they will do important work that has an impact on people, businesses, and nations. Our industry and our company move fast, and they can be sure that they will always have opportunities to learn and grow. • Advises clients on OCM and PM leading practices, lessons learned, and trends while designing and integrating tailored OCM and PM solutions into broader client activities as a part of a team-based consulting delivery model • Quickly builds an understanding of the clients’ business, current state, and desired outcome(s) • Can confidently lead multi-practice engagements and drive internal growth of the OCM team in collaboration with the Practice Manager and team members • Assesses, strategizes, plans, and communicates the needed OCM and PM activities to promote and optimize faster adoption and (ultimately) sustainment of cyber recommendations and proposed roadmaps • Drives: stakeholder analysis; leadership alignment & engagement; change communications; change networks; change readiness assessments; job/role impact analysis; training/education; post-launch support; and key performance indicators • Creates detailed project plans and dashboards (ex. Microsoft Project, JIRA), clearly and visually communicate project status, identify and overcome project roadblocks, and hold project teams and clients accountable for forward progress on engagements. • Identifies and effectively utilizes data analysis techniques and professional acumen to identify root cause issues and determine the most appropriate method for improvement performance What We're Looking For • Bachelor's degree and approximately 2-5 years of related work experience in OCM, Program Management, and communications for large enterprises • Experience and knowledge of OCM principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Prosci, Kotter) to assess, build, and execute tailored OCM strategies and plans • Experience with and/or certification in Program Management methodologies (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, redesign, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) • Highly empathetic – builds trust and confidence with clients, understands that change isn't one-size-fits-all, the different audiences impacted by a change, and how to articulate their motivations to increase buy-in and adoption • Experience with Camtasia video editing software and training material development, willingness to do voiceovers of training videos • Excitement and willingness to take on complex, ambiguous, and unique problems with a high degree of quality and pride • Strong ability to be agile and flexible to unique needs of clients • Strong interpersonal skills; high standard of integrity and confidentiality • Strong English written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences • Demonstrated ability to work within and across leadership levels to facilitate successful change • Demonstrated ability to coach and influence the behaviors and attitudes of individuals throughout the project/change process • Proven ability to identify and perform appropriate process analysis and successfully present the case for change to a variety of audiences • Ideally, experience with OCM and PM strategies in relation to rolling out cybersecurity efforts • This will be a largely remote role, but travel periodically up to 10% may be required for occasional client circumstances or conferences What You Can Expect From Optiv • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. • Work/life balance • Professional training resources • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

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Perform advanced price benchmarking, competitive positioning, deal analysis, and build analytical models to support pricing and sales decisions in a fast-paced sales environment. | 3+ years in pricing strategy, deal desk, financial analysis or revenue optimization with strong Excel skills, commercial mindset, and ability to influence sales teams; cybersecurity or B2B tech experience preferred. | Optiv is seeking a Sr. Deal Desk Analyst to join our Revenue Strategy team. This role is built for a high-performing individual who thrives in complex, fast-moving sales environments. You’ll take ownership of price benchmarking, competitive positioning, and deal analysis on Optiv’s most strategic transactions. You won’t find a manual or a set of scripts. This is a role that requires proactive exploration, independent thinking, and relentless curiosity. You’ll need the grit to dig through fragmented data, the judgment to connect patterns into insights, and the confidence to challenge norms. We’re looking for a self-directed powerhouse who can blend data analysis, deal strategy, and business instinct to help us win smarter and protect margin. If you thrive in ambiguity, know pricing is never just about the math, and want to shape outcomes in cybersecurity’s most competitive deals, this is your seat at the table. How You'll Make An Impact • Perform advanced price benchmarking analysis to assess quote competitiveness, uncover margin leakage, and guide strategic pricing decisions. • Evaluate pricing strength against competitive intelligence, leveraging internal and external data sources to sharpen our market position. • Analyze large, complex deals and recommend pricing adjustments, structural changes, or vendor alternatives to improve profitability and win probability. • Build and refine analytical models to support pricing guidance, scenario planning, and sales decision-making. • Partner with Sales and Client Operations teams to influence quote strategy and pricing configuration on high-value deals. • Lead or participate in executive deal reviews with clear, data-driven recommendations on pricing and risk mitigation. • Establish scalable pricing intelligence processes and improve turnaround time through smarter workflows and automation. • Contribute to strategic projects that enhance the deal desk’s role as a driver of revenue growth and margin expansion. What We're Looking For • Expert-level Excel skills and fluency in building models from raw data sets. • Demonstrated success in conducting deal or pricing benchmarking analyses. • Ability to synthesize complex pricing inputs into clear, actionable insights. • A commercial mindset, understanding how pricing influences customer perception, sales strategy, and long-term value. • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and figuring things out independently. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence sales and leadership stakeholders. • Track record of balancing analytical rigor with speed and execution in high-volume settings. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a quantitative discipline preferred. • 3+ years of experience in pricing strategy, deal desk, financial analysis, or revenue optimization preferred. • Experience supporting sales teams in B2B tech, cybersecurity, VAR, or reseller environments preferred. • Knowledge of Salesforce, CPQ tools, and pricing/revenue data platforms preferred. • Familiarity with cybersecurity market dynamics and vendor landscapes is a plus. What You Can Expect From Optiv • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. • Work/life balance • Professional training resources • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

The Sr. Cribl Engineer will create procedures and implement software pipelines for monitoring and observability platforms while maintaining security systems for client environments. They will act as a primary responder for Managed Security customer systems and provide guidance and mentoring to other engineers. | Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in Cribl Administration and managing observability platforms, along with knowledge of security logging for various systems. Familiarity with big data technologies and cloud environments is also essential. | The Sr. Cribl Engineer works in Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Managed Security Services (MSS) team. The Sr. Engineer will be responsible for creation of procedures, implementation of the software pipeline, focusing on the monitoring and observability platform and maintaining security systems for client environments. Experience and knowledge of observability pipelines, SIEM and other Security Technologies is essential. The candidate will work closely with Management, Principal Engineers, Senior Engineers, Solution Architects, Threat Analysts and other internal teams and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing Managed Security Service clients. The Sr. Engineer will serve as a primary responder for Managed Security customer systems, taking ownership of client issues and tracking through resolution. How you'll make an impact: Act as a point of escalation for other Engineers and provide guidance and mentoring. Assist with client transition and onboarding serve as primary point of contact for Managed Security Service clients. This will require documentation of Account Governance processes and responsibility for report generation and notification to senior leadership about potential client Service Level Agreement (SLA) issues. Explain and demonstrate how to use observability products to both technical and relatively non-technical personnel. Provide remote consulting services via interactive client sessions to assist with implementation of multiple product vendors and technologies. Implement, configure, and maintain SIEM software and appliance-based products in large enterprise and Government environments. Develop, deploy and tune SIEM content such as correlation rules, dashboards, reports, and models. Provide escalation support to Tier 1 for Authorized Support Customers, following processes and interacting appropriately with both customers and partners when required. What we're looking for: 2+ years of experience of Cribl Administration 2+ years professional experience managing and maintaining observability platforms. Ability to deal confidently with complex technical problems. Willingness to learn and support multiple observability vendor platforms You should have experience in designing, automating, maintaining, and optimizing observability platforms (metrics, logging, and tracing) Knowledge of security logging for Linux, Windows, major EDRs, Firewalls, & Active Directory. Expertise in delivering large-scale systems using big data technologies including but not limited to: Enterprise-scale Kafka, Splunk, TSDB, etc. Previous experience working with Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) You should be abreast of industry standards and trends related to telemetry and software pipelines. The ability to aggregate and analyze logs from various deployed security devices. Some experience with creating custom: content, dashboards, reports, and alerts. Shift flexibility, including the ability to provide on call support (24/7) when needed. Experience working with Internal and client Ticketing and Knowledge Base Systems for Incident and Problem tracking as well as procedures. (i.e., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow etc.). General security knowledge (GIAC, CISSP, CCSE, CISA, HBSS, NSA, CEH, Cisco Security, Security +, or other security certifications). Knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems. An understanding of a wide array of server grade applications such as: DBMS, Exchange, DNS, SMTP, IIS, Apache, SharePoint, Active Directory, Identity Management, Patch Management, LDAP, SQL, and others Experience with various security products/technologies such as: Devo, Chronicle, EDR, XDR, Exabeam, Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk, LogRhythm, Securonix, Elastic, RSA NetWitness, SumoLogic, and infrastructure components such as proxies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP etc. Familiarity with DevOps #LI-KG1 What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

The Sr. Threat Analyst will provide deep level analysis for client investigations utilizing customer provided data sources and monitoring tools. They will work closely with Technology Engineers and Threat Analysts to service customers and provide recommendations to improve security posture. | Candidates should have four or more years of professional experience in Information Security, particularly in a SOC or enterprise environment. Strong skills in data analysis, communication, and troubleshooting security devices are essential. | This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. This team provides 24/7 support. This role requires shift flexibility, including the ability to rotate between days, mids, and nights. The Sr. Threat Analyst will provide deep level analysis for client investigations utilizing customer provided data sources, audit, and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise level. The Sr. Threat Analyst will work closely with our Technology Engineers, Architects, and Threat Analysts to service customers. How you’ll make an impact High level professional writing experience regarding documenting and reporting on potential security incidents identified in customer environments to include timeline of events. Work with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets. Provide analysis on various security enforcement technologies including, but not limited to SIEM, anti-virus, content filtering/reporting, malware prevention, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, messaging security platforms, vulnerability scanners etc. Perform knowledge transfers, document, and train clients regarding mitigation of identified threats. Provide ongoing recommendations to peers and customers on tuning and best practices. Actively research current threats and attack vectors being exploited in the wild Actively work with analysts and perform investigations on escalations. Ability to discuss security posture with multiple clients and make recommendations to better their holistic security approach. Provide gap analysis for clients to better their security posture. Maintain and develop SOPs for threat analyst team. Develop and maintain Playbooks and runbooks. Work with internal teams to increase efficiency and effectiveness of security analysis provided by the threat analysis team. Training of new analysts on security and tools Create and maintain Content Catalog based on security essentials and the evolving threat landscape. Provide quality assurance (QA) review of security alerts handled by Team members. What we’re hiring for Four or more years of full-time professional experience in the Information Security field Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service (MSS), or enterprise network environment as a point of escalation. Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills including customer interactions and executive presentations. Data analysis using SIEM, Database tools, and Excel. Experience troubleshooting security devices and SIEM. Ability to create and maintain content within SIEM environments and make recommendations to clients to better their visibility. IDS monitoring/analysis with tools such as Sourcefire and Snort Experience with SIEM platforms preferred (QRadar, LogRhythm, McAfee/Nitro, ArcSight, Splunk) a plus. Direct (E.g., SQL Injection) versus indirect (E.g., cross-site scripting) attacks Experience with the following attacks: Web Based Attacks and the OWASP Top 10, Network Based DoS, Brute force, HTTP Based DoS, Denial of Service, Network Based / System Based Attacks. Familiarity with SANS top 20 critical security controls Understand the foundations of enterprise Windows security including Active Directory, Windows security architecture and terminology, Privilege escalation techniques, Common mitigation controls and system hardening. Anti-Virus (AV) and Host Based Intrusion Prevention (HIPS) Experience in monitoring at least one commercial AV solution such as (but not limited to) McAfee/Intel, Symantec, Sophos, or Trend Micro Ability to identify common false positives and make suggestions on tuning. Understanding of root causes of malware and proactive mitigation Propagation of malware in enterprise environments Familiarity with web-based exploit kits and the methods employed by web-based exploit kits. Familiarity with concepts associated with Advanced Persistent Threats and “targeted malware.” Experience and understanding of malware protection tools (FireEye) and controls in an enterprise environment. Covert channels, egress, and data exfiltration techniques Familiarity with vulnerability scoring systems such as CVSS. Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners and exploitation frameworks #LI-TW1 #LI-Remote What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.