Security Operations Advisor | Remote, USA at Optiv

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong command of cyber operations technical and procedural concepts with in-depth understanding of relevant frameworks, compliance, and regulatory requirements
  • Hands-on experience operationalizing Threat Intelligence across domains such as EDR, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, SOAR, IR, Identity, Network, and Perimeter Security
  • Experience in a large enterprise environment analyzing security event data for attack patterns and understanding attacker tactics
  • Working experience with Threat Intelligence teams to interpret IOCs and use them efficiently for alerting
  • Understanding of monitoring devices such as firewalls, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, web applications, AV, WAF, Proxy, and operating system logs
  • Ability to recognize patterns and inconsistencies that could indicate complex cyber-attacks

Responsibilities

  • Perform recurring client business review sessions to articulate and represent Optiv Cyber Operations service delivery and how it meets contractual outcomes and client needs
  • Serve as the ingestion point for client escalations and concerns, supporting the Director of Client Engagement in technical remediation
  • Lead and direct multiple technical engagements across one or more clients under limited supervision, from inception to completion
  • Identify and document requirements, support clients on information security initiatives, keep stakeholders apprised of progress and status, and manage issues to resolution
  • Oversee and deliver tailored outcomes to meet client needs over the contract life cycle (Assessment, Design, Implementation, Operation, Optimization)
  • Build trust and relationships with clients and leadership through successful outcome delivery
  • Assist in the development and support of key process indicators to measure client satisfaction KPIs and facilitate operational corrective actions
  • Translate customer business requirements into specific features and functionality
  • Work closely with engagement leads to develop plans, roadmaps, and strategy execution programs
  • Maintain responsibility for simultaneous projects (leading, project knowledge, and client details)
  • Rationalize security solutions against requirements, risks, constraints, and strategic client objectives
  • Assist in the documentation of business requirements, use cases, and investment return "value" achievement plans
  • Contribute or lead pre-sales and post-sales engagements as a key technical focal point
  • Contribute in a technical capacity to business proposals, contracts, and requests for information/proposals
  • Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across AFC services
  • Support information security projects from inception to completion
  • Assist with designing and documenting work processes within the SOC
  • Create technical documentation around the content deployed to the SIEM
  • Perform formal Architectural Reviews
  • Create custom rules/rule modifications

Skills

Cyber Operations
Technical Account Management
Client Escalations
Information Security
Compliance Frameworks
Regulatory Requirements
Security Assessments
Security Design
Security Implementation
Security Operations
Security Optimization
Client Relationship Management
KPIs
Stakeholder Management

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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