Does Optiv pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Optiv employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Optiv. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Optiv?

54% of Optiv employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Optiv 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optiv?

Consultant (29) , Client Manager (28) , Senior Consultant (28) , Client Operations Specialist (20) , Security Consultant (15) , Director (12) , Manager (12) , Senior Security Consultant (11) , Analyst (10) , Client Director (10) , Sales (10) , Solutions Architect (9) , Marketing (8) , Project Manager (7) , Principal Consultant (6)

What are the pros of working at Optiv according to real employee reviews?

"Great people within this organization that know security and willing to go above and beyond to assist others." ((in 79 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great Culture" ((in 34 reviews)); "Decent pay for senior consultants" ((in 27 reviews)); "Unlimited Vacation, Work From Home, Great People" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Optiv according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are EXPENSIVE" ((in 39 reviews)); "If you lose your coin flip and end up underneath bad management, you're on your own." ((in 30 reviews)); "Travel is almost constant and now with no bonuses there's no point in working our butts off anymore." ((in 12 reviews)); "Generally fairly low salaries and low upward mobility" ((in 12 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Optiv layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Optiv layoffs and their outlook for job security at Optiv in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Optiv locations?

Denver , Overland Park , Kansas City , Dallas , Leawood , Houston , Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Raleigh , Boston , Seattle , Portland , Kansas City , Frisco , Baltimore , Tampa , Salt Lake City , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Washington , Charlotte , Austin , San Antonio , Minneapolis , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia

Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(737 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Optiv has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 737 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Optiv employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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737 reviews

4.0

Jun 16, 2016

Great work-life balance, internal processes need some work

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance competitive pay good people

Cons

internal processes could be a lot more efficient if communication between teams could improve

Optiv Response

10y

Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoy and value working at Optiv. Keep up the great work and thanks for being on the Optiv team!

5.0

Jun 10, 2016

Fantastic and challenging work environment

Vice president

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Optiv provides a large number of career opportunities and growth between divisions. As a top tier security provider the internal training opportunities and sophisticated client base allow for tremendous individual growth. Every day I am surrounded by incredibly intelligent security leaders and top tier technical talent. Benefits and salary are highly competitive with other employers. The culture and environment is business in the front, party in the back. Optiv has also experienced relatively little attrition after the merger of two large players in the space which speaks for itself.If Optiv maintains their nimbleness and forward momentum they will continue to be a major player in the security space.

Cons

No major cons of note. Optiv is a new brand composed of fishnet and accuvant along with other acquisitions. In time more brand recognition will happen.

Optiv Response

10y

We believe the growth opportunity is tremendous and the benefits will be realized in the coming months. Thank You

4.0

May 11, 2016

Growing pains - but strong leadership and exciting growth

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leaders have their plates full, and there's still a lot of change to navigate. This is an exciting place to be, and it's a hot growing industry. The vast majority of the leaders I've met are smart, kind, and focused on growth.

Cons

Yes there are growing pains, that happens anytime two companies integrate. The people complaining gave up when things got hard. If you are committed and don't quit at the first challenge, this place is very rewarding, exciting, with a ton of potential for people who are willing to work hard and not just out for a quick buck. The benefits need improving, but health insurance issues are hardly exclusive to this company.

Optiv Response

10y

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on working at Optiv! We’re glad to hear you are excited about our growth and feel like working here is rewarding. That is our goal – we strive to be an employer where people feel inspired by their leadership and teammates, the brightest minds in the security industry. Most of all, we want you to feel fulfilled, rewarded, and be proud of your work. Thank you for your efforts, your positive spirit and attitude towards change, and placing your confidence in us, as we continue to work towards improving our benefits and support your needs so you feel positioned for success and empowered for greatness.

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