Optiv is the world’s leading Security Solutions Integrator (SSI), coupling our unprecedented expertise with proven planning, implementation, and management services designed specifically to optimize client infrastructure, operations and governance. We have the unique position in the information security market as the largest player that can offer our clients the full breadth of services, in order to plan, build, and run successful security programs through the right combination of products, services, and solutions related to the six major industry domains; Risk Management and Transformation, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Identity and Data Management, and Integration and Innovation. 

Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust. Optiv has served as trusted advisors to more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes across a number of industries. Our founders started with a vision to combine best-in-class technology with expert consulting services. We have evolved and grown with the industry, carrying forward our proud heritage of cyber security excellence. Today, Optiv and our more than 1,800 employees are well-known and respected for our innovation, and for putting our clients first.

A KKR and Blackstone (NYSE: KKR, BX) portfolio company, we cover the full landscape of security solutions. Our leadership team has a wealth of experience ranging from technology manufacturers like RSA and Symantec to consulting firms such as PwC and E&Y and large enterprises including Bank of America and JP Morgan. Our Board of Director includes leaders and visionaries like former McAfee CEO and FireEye founder Dave DeWalt and former CIA Director and US Central Command General David Petraeus.

As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of hardware and software manufacturers in the industry with relationships in place with over 350 partners. From established manufacturers to emerging and niche providers, we have deep and diverse skills, significant expertise in selecting, testing and deploying cyber security technology and we know how to make everything work together to address your business challenges. Optiv is constantly evaluating and vetting the broad information security landscape to provide our clients with the most effective and innovative solutions.

The Practice Director will report directly to the Vice President of Threat Management and will help shape the future of Optiv’s Threat Management Technical Community. This role will lead a team of 20-25 consultants, working closely with peer Technical Directors and represent Threat Management in front of clients, sales, and Optiv executive leadership.

This will be an experienced and seasoned veteran in technology consulting, platform selection and implementation, as well as leading teams and projects; must have run point on multiple successful large-scale offensive security and assessment engagements. The director will be responsible for shaping the future of Threat Management offerings and capabilities, mentoring, leading and delivering services with technical teams that are in-house, near-shore or offshore. 

This individual will be the primary people-leader for a team of consultants, The Practice Director will provide leadership, guidance and oversight for all team operations. This includes helping Managers and Consultants set and achieve professional goals, recruiting and performing interviews for new hires. The Practice Director will also track and monitor current happenings within the industry. Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead the development and roll out of new consulting methods and tools.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Manage and mentor consultants performing red team, penetration testing, and application and network security assessment testing and remediation engagements
•    Lead the team in developing detailed Threat documentation, methodologies, and offerings for consultants and clients to leverage when preparing for and executing complex attack and penetration activities
•    Work within the team to define strategy and direction of Threat assessment services at Optiv
•    Provide thought leadership internally and externally by writing blog posts, articles, white papers or hosting webinars
•    Scout and suggest innovative marketing channels and tactics to grow the business of our client
•    Work with sales teams to deliver consultative conversations with customers and operate as the “tip of the spear” for Optiv Services
•    Provide mentor coaching and work with consultants to developer career progression roadmaps
•    Architect programmatic services to ensure that offensive testing aligns with larger customer risk transformation objectives 
•    Recognized expert across multiple solution areas
•    Comfortable leading discussions with Client executives on broad as well as specific subject matter
•    Able to present to large groups.  Speaks as an authority
•    Can handle difficult questions and consistently wins support from client and internal audiences
•    Ability to envision consulting approach and deliverables for new areas of work for Optiv
•    Oversee people, process and tools selection, development and delivery, and modifying and changing methodologies as required
•    Broad awareness of the security/ technology space as a whole
•    Establishes industry expertise through writing, speaking or online presence
•    Contributor to industry groups and/or publications
 

Education and Skills Requirements:
•    Bachelor's degree and approximately 10-15 years of related work experience
•    Approximately 8-10 years of Threat Management experience or in-depth consulting and implementation experience
•    High degree of business acumen
•    Experience within multiple established Security Architecture and/or Enterprise Architectural Frameworks
•    High degree of knowledge of security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance
•    Prior experience with Endpoint Detection and Response tools, Active Directory trusts and architectures, and privileged access management
•    Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, UNIX, mainframe), security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.) and object-oriented programming/scripting languages
•    Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues affecting clients related to privacy and data protection, such as PCI DSS, GLBA, Basel II, EU Data Protection Directive, International Cross Border, and U.S. State Data Privacy Laws
•    Technical architecture experience integrating data protection software into clients' infrastructure; network architecture design, implementation and administration
•    Working knowledge of operating systems, virtual machine environments, mainframe security packages, and relational database management systems
•    Willingness to travel to meet client needs
•    Valid driver's license where applicable
•    The successful candidate must hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA
•    Strong interpersonal skills
•    Strong written and presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences
•    Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality
 

Why you’ll love it here:

If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! Optiv’s mission is to deliver comprehensive, integrated cybersecurity programs to optimize customer security programs to be more effective, efficient, manageable and measurable. Our aim is to become the world’s largest cybersecurity solutions integrator by leveraging our expertise in security technology, market-leading services, and innovative approaches. We have served more than 12,000 clients of various sizes across multiple industries, we offer an extensive geographic footprint, and have premium partnerships with more than 350 of the leading security product manufacturers. Optiv is a privately-held company backed by KKR, a leading global private equity firm.

With Optiv you can expect:

• An entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
• A competitive total rewards program
• Professional training opportunities
• Engaging and fun culture
• Opportunity to work with industry leading, talented peers