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Threat Analyst | Remote, USA

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The Threat Analyst will provide intrusion and incident monitoring and detection using customer data sources and tools. They will coordinate security events requiring urgent response and provide analysis on various security enforcement technologies. | Candidates should have three or more years of professional experience in Information Security and experience in a Security Operations Center or enterprise network environment. Excellent communication and reporting skills are essential, along with experience in data analysis and troubleshooting security devices. | 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 Threat Analyst will provide intrusion/incident monitoring and detection utilizing customer provided data sources, audit, and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise level. The Threat Analyst will work closely with our Technology Analysts and Architects to service customers. We're looking to fill a Night Shift position from Sunday through Wednesday, with flexibility to adjust the schedule as the new team member gets settled. Shift assignments may change depending on team seniority, client requirements, and any employee shift change requests. How you’ll make an impact High level professional writing experience regarding documenting and reporting on potential security incidents identified in customer environments and timeline of events. Work with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets. Act as a coordinator for security events that require urgent response, containment, and remediation. 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 other peers and customers on tuning and best practices. Actively research current threats and attack vectors being exploited in the wild Actively work with other analysts and perform investigations on escalations. What we’re hiring for Three 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-DNI #LI-DNP 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.

Information Security
Incident Monitoring
Data Analysis
SIEM
Malware Prevention
Vulnerability Scanners
Network Security
Threat Analysis
Communication Skills
Time Management
Security Operations Center
Intrusion Detection
Windows Security
Anti-Virus
Root Cause Analysis
Advanced Persistent Threats
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Posted 7 days ago
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Manager, Security Engineering | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$120K - 160K a year

Lead and manage the Security Engineering team, oversee cyber operations client lifecycle, ensure service delivery and contractual compliance, and serve as escalation point for client issues. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in IT security and service delivery management, experience with managed services and SIEM engineering, and relevant security certifications preferred. | The Manager, Security Engineering will oversee Optiv Security Engineering Services in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. The Manager is responsible for activities related to maintaining, onboarding, and expanding customer security platforms. The Manager will take the lead in working cross functionally to resolve key customer and engineering challenges. They support initiatives and other priorities by staying abreast of current security trends and engineering capabilities. The role requires involvement with key stakeholders and maintains a positive relationship with clients while serving as an escalation point for service delivery. This person will also define policies, procedures, and best practices. The position is closely involved in helping to mentor, develop and evaluate employee performance as well as helping with development and continuous improvement of the Cyber Operations services. How you'll make an impact: Lead the Security Engineering Team(s) Responsible for the overall Cyber Operations client life cycle management Ensure engineering expectations are set, understood, agreed upon, and met Build and improve integration process as needed to continue to improve service efficiency, effectiveness and client satisfaction Monitor service delivery for contractual compliance Assist with ensuring service descriptions match platform and service capabilities Review and suggest change orders where applicable Serve as a point of contact for service levels, escalations and issues for the customer Working knowledge of business processes and workflows along with the ability to communicate them in lay person’s terms Develop service action plans based on root cause analysis, trends and customer inputs Communicate service interruption, root cause analysis, action plans, capacity/performance trend analysis for engineering team(s). Provide timely, accurate and relevant internal utilization reporting. Ensure day-to-day service operations are delivered to clients. Validate service level agreements are being met for clients Work with vendor(s) to ensure tickets and bugs are reported and addressed Engage in on-call scheduling and duties to act as a point of escalation for both missed pages and for higher level business decisions. Assist internal IT teams to ensure functional systems are operating as intended. Effectively manage associate through principal level engineers What we're looking for: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering or similar area of study; or at least five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred 5 or more years of experience in service delivery management required 5 or more years Information Technology experience required 5 or more years of IT security experience required 3 or more years of Managed Services experience required 3 or more years of SIEM Engineering experience preferred Demonstrated experience building technical relationships One or more certifications in Security/Networking including Security+, GSEC, PMP, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP or other security specific vendor/product certifications preferred Team-oriented and possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Strong customer relationship skills Experience supporting Managed Services sales processes 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.

Security Engineering
Service Delivery Management
IT Security
SIEM Engineering
Managed Services
Customer Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Incident Management
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Posted 17 days ago
Optiv

Sr. Consultant - Strategy & Risk | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$120K - 160K a year

Lead security risk and compliance assessments, develop and implement security strategies, conduct client workshops, and provide consulting on cybersecurity frameworks and risk management. | Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years consultancy experience, relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA), strong knowledge of security frameworks, risk management, compliance, and excellent client communication skills. | 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 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.

Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, CIS, PCI, HIPAA)
Risk management and compliance assessments
Security strategy and governance frameworks
Client consulting and communication
Security policy development
Cyber resilience (BCP, DR, BIA)
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA
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Posted 17 days ago
Optiv

Account Manager - SLED - Cybersecurity - Northern California

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$140K - 250K a year

Manage and grow public sector accounts in Northern California by leading sales cycles, building strategic account plans, and collaborating with internal teams and partners to meet sales targets. | Experience selling complex cybersecurity solutions to public sector clients, knowledge of procurement processes, channel sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and ability to exceed sales quotas. | This position will require the employee to reside in Northern California. As an Optiv SLED (State, Local, and Education) Account Executive / Client Manager you will be responsible for selling cybersecurity technology and services to Enterprise level public sector organizations within the State of California (NorCal). These organizations include State Departments, R1 Universities, and large Cities/Counties. You will also be responsible for owning and coordinating the sales cycle within your assigned territory and leading a cross-functional team to build and execute a multi-year strategic account management plan. Your efforts are supported by Optiv’s SLED strategy organization, providing contracts, tooling, marketing, and enablement. Partnering with your assigned Solutions Engineer, you will engage your public sector clients with a focus on aligning Optiv’s industry-leading catalog of products and services with the objectives and direction of each client’s organization. The goal is to build trust and expand the depth and breadth of each relationship. How You'll Make An Impact • Build trusted, effective and productive relationships with key leaders within your assigned State, Local, & Education (SLED) territory. • Build strong, collaborative and productive relationships with technology partners to both gain and share leads in support of building qualified pipeline and maximizing mutually beneficial sales opportunities. • Lead creation of multi-year strategic account plans based upon identified client business, technology and security goals, coupled with Optiv's understanding of security trends, threats and points of view for each assigned account. • Build a strong pipeline, targeting 4 times assigned targets and achieve/exceed assigned gross margin target. • Manage current and multi-quarter forecasts with a high degree of accuracy, currency and integrity. • Effectively communicate Optiv’s value proposition as it relates to security services and technologies expertise and capabilities. • Maintain collaborative and effective internal communications with Optiv team members relative to specific opportunities, associated requirements and client satisfaction. • Work with multiple internal departments (SLED Strategy, Legal, Operations, etc.) to move deals forward. What We're Looking For • Strong experience in selling to public sector clients. • Experience and understanding of working within the channel model, partnering with channel partners to produce and execute opportunities typically gained over 2-3 years, ideally in a technology company. • Understanding of cooperative and local contract vehicles and State & Local procurement processes. • Experience in building and selling complex and multi-year hardware, software, and/or services solutions to public sector clients. • Proven ability to build and execute territory and prospecting and expansion plans with a track record of exceeding assigned quotas. • Experience engaging cross-functional resources such as sales, pre-sales technical support, and other support personnel in an effective fashion. • Demonstrated ability to build productive business relationships with key executives and sponsors within assigned territory. • Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. • Negotiation experience. • History of demonstrated achievement exceeding plan and expectations. Preferred Experience • Strong business acumen and ability to correlate business goals with business and cyber security risk in support of developing complex security technology and services solutions. • Experience in and knowledge of the IT Infrastructure market and competitors. • Experience in and knowledge of the IT security market and competitors. • Experience in and knowledge of the Risk & Compliance market and competitors. • Experience selling management consulting services. Total Target Compensation $140,000 – $250,000+ Annually The Estimated Total Target Compensation for this role includes base salary and an uncapped bonus plan where you are paid both on new and renewal business. It 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. 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.

Public Sector Sales
Cybersecurity Technology Sales
Strategic Account Management
Channel Partner Management
Negotiation
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Territory Planning
Presentation Skills
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Posted 18 days ago
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Cyber Operations Manager- Threat Operations | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$150K - 220K a year

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.

SIEM
PAM
Threat Detection
Security Engineering
Security Operations Management
Incident Response
Security Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM)
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Posted about 2 months ago
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Cyber Operations Manager- Threat Operations | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$130K - 180K a year

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.

SIEM
PAM
Threat Detection
Security Engineering
Incident Response
Security Operations Management
Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)
Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST, HIPAA, PCI)
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Posted about 2 months ago
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Project Manager | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$90K - 130K a year

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.

Project Management
Risk Management
Budget Forecasting
Stakeholder Communication
Issue Resolution
Security Project Management
Project Scheduling
Resource Management
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Optiv

Consultant I

OptivAustin, TXfull-time
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Compensation$70K - 110K a year

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.

Organizational Change Management (OCM)
Project Management (PM)
Prosci, Kotter methodologies
Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
Stakeholder analysis
Leadership alignment & engagement
Change communications
Training material development
Microsoft Project, JIRA
Data analysis
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Posted 2 months ago
Optiv

Senior Consultant – OCM and Program Management Senior Consultant – OCM and Program Management

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Optiv

Sr. Deal Desk Analyst | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$90K - 130K a year

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.

Advanced Excel modeling
Pricing benchmarking analysis
Data analysis and visualization
Deal strategy and revenue optimization
Statistical methods and automation
Business intelligence and supply chain analytics
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Posted 4 months ago
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Sr. Cribl Engineer | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$Not specified

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.

Cribl Administration
Observability Platforms
SIEM
Security Technologies
Cloud
Linux
Windows
Big Data Technologies
Security Logging
Incident Tracking
Custom Content Creation
DevOps
Security Certifications
Client Consulting
Remote Support
Technical Problem Solving
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Posted 4 months ago
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Sr. Threat Analyst | Remote, USA

OptivAnywherefull-time
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Compensation$Not specified

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.

Information Security
Security Operations Center
Data Analysis
SIEM
Malware Prevention
Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability Scanners
Threat Analysis
Security Posture
Documentation
Training
Reporting
Time Management
Communication
SQL Injection
Web Based Attacks
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