At Optiv, we’re on a mission to help our clients make their businesses more secure. We’re the largest cyber security systems integrator in North America, and we’re looking for top tier security consultants to join our Technology Management practice.

We are looking for self-motivated, independent, and outgoing security consultants who enjoy the challenge of constantly changing clients and technical environments, with the opportunity to learn new technologies from 150 of the brightest technical minds in the industry. 

As an Senior Consultant in our Technology Management practice, you will lead the implementation of security solutions for our clients and support the clients in their desire to protect the business.  We are looking for people with experience deploying the following OEM technologies:

·       Palo Alto Networks

·       Checkpoint

·       Splunk

.       QRadar

·       LogRhythm

·       Aruba ClearPass

·       F5

·       ForeScout

·       Symantec DLP/SEP

·       Carbon Black

·       Crowdstrike

·       Cylance

·       Imperva

·       Tenable

·       Qualys

Our consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. A Consultant must be a proven self-starter 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 & maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management team.

You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. Deliver timely engagements and works closely with Practice Directors to drive training and education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team

In line with Optiv’s commitment to quality, you will confirm that work is of the highest quality as per Optiv’s quality standards, by reviewing the work provided by other members.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Able to solo deliver or act as "point" for complex technology implementation projects
• Acts as a technical escalation point to assist other consultants.
• Lead in capacity planning and HW specification recommendation efforts.
• Lead in all Technology deployment activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development, and third-party system integration.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts.
• Design, implement and educate on specific technology build processes, code migration, and source control use.
• 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; participating in professional associations such as ISSA.
• Obtain and maintain top tier vendor certification.
• Complete administrative project tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting.
• Acts as contributor in Optiv communities for solutions of focus

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) years of professional Information Security experience in a consulting, vendor or enterprise-level role
• Minimum four (4) years of hands-on experience with QRadar

 Professional Skills Requirements:

• Basic programming skills in one or more of the following: bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell, including Regular Expressions.
• CISSP or other professional security certifications are preferred, but not required
• College degree is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance: GLBA, SOX, PCI, HIPAA and Assessment Services a plus
• A current driver’s license is required.
• Thorough understanding of large scale environments
• Strong relationships with security experts within the region
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
• Process oriented individual with strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
• Excellent, detailed writing skills
• Expert knowledge of using Microsoft Office
• Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
• Ability to build consensus.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.

 Professional Competencies:

• Technical Knowledge: Prior experience typically obtained by conducting client engagements within enterprise organizations.
• Written Documentation Skills: Writing documentation for all project phases including pre-project planning, ongoing status reports, and project deliverables.
• Consulting Skills: Determining client’s needs, establishing rapport, representing the “source of truth” for the client. Ability to manage time effectively dealing with multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Technology Evangelizer: Proactively researches and assesses security technology; explores new innovations; early tester of new and emerging technologies.
• Client Management: Ability to set and manage client expectations within the parameters of the SOW.
• Analytical Proficiency: Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Effective Communication: Uses advanced verbal and non-verbal methods of communication to influence customers and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial: Recognizes and pursues opportunities, target markets, and go-to-market strategies to develop business
• Process Improvement: Able to identify and recommend improvements in OPTIV methodology and internal processes. Ability to provide input and support for updating consulting tools and techniques.
• Professional / Industry Networking: Utilizes professional contacts within and outside of the organization
• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates the qualities of being ethical, forthright, and trustworthy
• Quality: Champions quality in daily role
• Manages Ambiguity: Able to work in an environment where the structure and direction may be unclear or changing
• Conflict Management: Able to prevent and manage conflict; create win-win situations
• Promotes Teamwork: Builds collaboration among team members by sharing information and resources
• Self-aware: Able to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and engage in self-directed growth

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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

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