Technical Manager - Network and Edge Security | Remote, USA at Optiv

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in network and edge security
  • 5+ years of experience in consulting
  • Deep experience with Cisco’s security technologies (additional experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Netskope, or Zscaler preferred)
  • Experience and comfort with picking up new technologies as aligned to market demand
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with both hands-on and oversight responsibilities
  • Strong background in network security architecture, engineering, and administration across multiple technology domains such as NAC, Firewall, Route/Switch, SASE, and Identity
  • Prior experience in consulting engagement oversight, including managing project health, quality, and client outcomes
  • Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and business value to executive, technical, and operational stakeholders
  • Proven experience in a pre-sales, post-sales, or non-sales technical capacity in an information security environment
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience leading workshops and executive briefings
  • Demonstrated thought leadership through content creation, public speaking, or community contributions preferred
  • Desire and capability to mentor others, raise team capability, and lead by example
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity, balancing multiple projects, and prioritizing effectively
  • Currently holds and maintains a CCIE Security and at least one other Tier 2 or Tier 3 certification in the network and edge security

Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior technical leader on consulting engagements, ensuring technical excellence and delivery quality
  • Translate client business goals and security requirements into actionable technical strategies, architectures, and roadmaps
  • Lead complex problem-solving, troubleshooting, and architecture design for network and edge security programs and related security technologies
  • Provide oversight on 2-10 concurrent engagements, ensuring both technical and business outcomes are met
  • Deliver technical and business oversight to projects, including proactive management of project risks, quality, and client satisfaction
  • Provide thought leadership through participation in industry groups, delivering talks, writing technical and industry-specific blogs, vulnerability research, industry PR interviews, and/or contributing to security publications
  • Collaborate as a technical expert with Practice Managers, Marketing, and Sales support organizations to develop new go-to-market solutions
  • Lead client workshops, assessments, and executive briefings, often in front of both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement of consulting methodologies, tools, processes, and deliverables to improve efficiency and quality
  • Mentor, coach, and formally develop junior consultants and senior consultants, directly influencing their career growth (No Direct Reports)
  • Maintain a pulse on the network and edge security technology ecosystem, continuously tracking market trends, emerging threats, and evolving best practices

Skills

Network Security
Edge Security
Security Architecture
Consulting
Project Management
Troubleshooting
Pre-sales
Thought Leadership
Risk Management
Client Workshops
Vulnerability Research

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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