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 been stable over the past 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 3.2 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 78 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 37 reviews)); "great culture and team relationship" ((in 35 reviews)); "My boss gives me free rein on how best to accomplish my tasks, good work/home balance, and work from home for most staff." ((in 27 reviews)); "Decent pay for senior consultants" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive still for families" ((in 41 reviews)); "If you lose your coin flip and end up underneath bad management, you're on your own." ((in 31 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 12 reviews)); "Consultant bonuses are big carrots, but they can easily suck you in and erode work" ((in 11 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 , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia , Columbia

Optiv reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(736 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Optiv has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 736 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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736 reviews

4.0

Aug 23, 2015

Enterprise Architect

Enterprise architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Below is a list of things I think are good about the company. In addition to the points below, working for the company has been good so far. There is a LOT going in so things can be stressful, but I believe this is a good thing and everyone seems to be able to see the benefits coming up ahead. - Good people - Good vision - Fast paced - Focused on growth - Employer matched 401k

Cons

- Benefits were just changed and they are pretty bad, likely to cover for the added 401k matching program - Lots of things going on means less time to work on each item... which can result in poor performance if we aren't careful

5.0

Aug 21, 2015

New beginnings

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can't remember the last time I was this happy in a position at this point in my career. I recognized the huge opportunity to join Optiv, as the merger between Accuvant and Fishnet reminded me of the early days at PayPal. Management and employees all seem excited and motivated by the potential this new company can offer.

Cons

Not many cons. My experiences have been mostly favorable, and any negative items have been part of the learning process.

5.0

Aug 21, 2015

Life of a Newbie at Optiv

Solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The teamwork and overall talent in the company is outstanding! I have not come across a more engaged management team that focuses on breaking down barriers to success and finding creative solutions. Optiv works as if it were a 100 employee company when it is 15 times that size. This is a remarkable achievement and what drew me to this company. I enjoy working here.

Cons

It will take time for the customer base to understand the branding and value of merging two very innovative and successful companies to form a much stronger and robust organization. This period will pass but it does detract from some of the forward motion that each company had on their own.

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