Associate Consultant - Strategy & Risk | Remote, Canada at Optiv

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

  • Approximately 1-3 years of related work experience
  • Approximately 1-3 years of technical architecture experience
  • Basic knowledge of general security concepts and methods (e.g., vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures, and governance)
  • Awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance issues related to privacy and data protection (e.g., PCI DSS, GLBA, Basel II, EU Data Protection Directive, International Cross Border, U.S. State Data Privacy Laws)
  • Working knowledge of operating systems, virtual machine environments, mainframe security packages, and relational database management systems
  • Proven self-starter with strong technical and soft skills (problem-solving, communication, ability to participate in diverse project teams and interface with customers, vendors, and colleagues)
  • Willingness to travel to meet client needs
  • Valid driver's license in the US
  • Willingness to pursue related professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)
  • Eligible for full-time remote work in any Canadian province except Québec
  • Participation in 3-4 large projects delivering against a structured methodology (prior experience)

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain productive and respectful relationships with delivery team, practice management, and client management team
  • Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
  • Deliver timely engagements and work closely with Practice Directors to drive training, education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team
  • Confirm work meets Optiv’s highest quality standards by reviewing work provided by other members
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Optiv delivery methodology
  • Deliver with minimal technical assistance on simple (single solution) projects
  • Participate in technology deployment activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts
  • Assist in design and implementation of specific technology build processes
  • Serve as an effective team communicator
  • Provide specific, useful upward feedback on deliverables
  • Maintain general awareness of the security/technology space as a whole
  • Act as a participant in Optiv communities for solutions of focus

Skills

Connector Configuration
Custom Rule Development
Workflow Configuration
User Acceptance Testing
Bug Fixing
Technical Architecture
Technology Deployment
Project Delivery
Security Methodology

Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$12MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Rising competition from AI-driven cybersecurity firms like Secuvy.
Complexity in managing numerous cybersecurity tools may hinder effectiveness.
Meeting Zero Trust compliance deadlines requires significant investments.

Differentiation

Optiv offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored to diverse industry needs.
The company excels in Zero Trust architecture implementation for federal agencies.
Optiv's Future Point initiative explores AI, quantum computing, and IoT impacts.

Upsides

Optiv's AI Security Services enhance innovation and efficiency for clients.
Recognition as a leader in IDC MarketScape boosts Optiv's consulting credibility.
Increased cybersecurity budgets reflect growing demand for Optiv's services.

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