Great place to learn a lot very quickly - Cybersecurity Senior Consultant Optiv Employee Review

2.0
10 Jun 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Many of the areas within Optiv are like a start-up, so there are a lot of learning opportunities that come with that and there is an opportunity to take on a much as you want right away. But, expect to have to guard your time religiously. However, there is also a lot of business development opportunities that are easily taken on, if you are looking to expand your knowledge of how global companies deliver tech and digital services. Leadership is also a lot closer to you, so expect great exposure to the top if you are willing to speak up and make those connections.

Cons

Sexism and outdated ways of thinking are rampant throughout the company. I have seen many of my female coworkers leave due to this sort of treatment or because they felt like their experience with reporting up to HR or leadership was not well-received. I have also seen many consultants who came from a "Big4" (such as Deloitte, EY, or PwC) come to Optiv and then go right back to their previous organization because they felt like Optiv lacked clear and defined career paths for them to grow or that Optiv was stuck in their old purely "tech implement and get out" ways. Optiv is growing rapidly and that can come with a lot of cons (and pros) when it comes to employee engagement, work life balance, and general time (or a lack of budget) to actually take courses or trainings or gain certifications.

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5.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

Great work-life balance in the company

Cons

There have been many layoffs over the years

2.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO Supportive Management Depending on who you get Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours Work from Home Hands on Training - could still use improvement Annual pay increase

Cons

2 layoffs in a year when they keps saying everything was fine.... Laying off core contributors so now everyone who is left is doing the work of 2-3 people and not being compensated accordingly Only way to get a worth while pay increase is to move up in the company the annual increases are not inline with inflation or cost of living

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