Does Optiv pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Optiv employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Optiv. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Optiv?

53% 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, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 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 75 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 36 reviews)); "great culture and team relationship" ((in 36 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO (but if you take during your notice period which was approved by my director they will terminate you early)." ((in 27 reviews)); "Great team to work with and exposure to high level clients" ((in 27 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 29 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 13 reviews)); "Consultant bonuses are big carrots, but they can easily suck you in and erode work" ((in 12 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 11 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

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(737 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

45% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Optiv has an employee rating of 3.3 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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Reviews by job title

737 reviews

5.0

Jan 19, 2021

AMAZING, COMPASSIONATE COMPANY!

Senior security consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hands-down the best company I have ever worked for! At every end pass, Optiv is about family first! The company also ensures that you can do formal training in practically any and all areas of tech. This is a people first company who is making a name for themselves, in a big way!

Cons

The only con that I can think of is that there is not a clearly defined career path. As in, I do not know what I need to do to eventually be considered for the next level position. This is changing, though, as Optiv is putting together this guidance now for everyone.

3.0

Jan 18, 2021

New year = New changes that add no value

Senior client manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people within this organization that know security and willing to go above and beyond to assist others. Clients are the priority.

Cons

Changes that add little to no value

1.0

Jan 11, 2021

Frauds

Automation developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing at all in Pros

Cons

I interviewed with them for Banglore location, I got a call from HR that I was selected and asked me for pay slips and told me that my offer letter will be mailed in a week. It didn't come, I called her she said the approval is waiting from some senior Manger. 2 weeks passed , I called then she ghosted me, she never picked up the call then I reached her from different numbers and she very confidentally told me nothing to worry it'll be approved. After a month (calling from different number again, as she blocks every number related to me), I asked if you don't want to make an offer please tell me I will move on, then also she said it will be given in some days. Common why can't you just tell the truth. People interviewing with this company please be aware.

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