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?

54% of Optiv employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Optiv 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 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)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 33 reviews)); "great culture and team relationship" ((in 30 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great team to work with and exposure to high level clients" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive still for families" ((in 42 reviews)); "The management is terrible, and so are the people who manage the service lines" ((in 28 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 12 reviews)); "Quarterly bonuses are nice, but highly dependent on other groups' performance" ((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 , San Antonio , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia , Columbia , Lambertville

Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(735 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

Optiv has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 735 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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735 reviews

1.0

Mar 9, 2016

Look elsewhere

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a number of talented people who care and work hard in spite of the chaos from the Accuvant & Fishnet Security merger.

Cons

Optiv is top heavy with Accuvant management who like to impress themselves with ability to spout jargon and buzzwords. Integrity is in short supply with this outfit.

Optiv Response

10y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry you had a negative experience, as our goal is to maintain a valued working environment for each of our employees and set them on a path to success in their careers. While times of change can sometimes be challenging, you are right – our team is fueled by a great number of talented people who care and work hard and we appreciate all they do they in and day out to help organizations stay secure, as we work to create confidence for a more connected world. We are optimistic and excited about the future of our company. If you're willing to share more with us about some of your ‘Cons' comments, we’d be willing to listen. Thanks – hr@optiv.com.

3.0

Mar 9, 2016

Still good, but getting worse

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good managers, smart people and a self management style while working remote. 401k matching is finally in place, and a half decent compensation plan.

Cons

Benefits are getting worse, especially after the merger. There is no longer a mobile phone discount. They used to pay remote consultants a monthly mobile and internet stipend- they literally cut that amount in half and now call it a "telecom stipend". They claim to have a "per diem" policy, but that is untrue 99% of the time. Many of the advertised benefits on this site are no longer active, or are almost impossible to get.

5.0

Mar 4, 2016

Cyber Security Platform

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Long term industry tail winds Great people Respect for diversity

Cons

Clear leader in North America, focus on global expansion opportunity

Optiv Response

10y

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to have you on our team!

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