Optiv reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(736 total reviews)
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Kevin Lynch

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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
Jan 13, 2016

Named Account Manager (5+Years)

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Optiv is an amazing opportunity to be part of a company that is the largest in its space. We are the largest vendor partner for most of the Gartner MQ Leading vendors as well as countless new vendors. The ability to work with large enterprise clients and have a great company story and vision open a lot of opportunities. A lot of work has been done to hire really high quality employees in the field.Investments in sales training is a positive direction.

Cons

The recent merger to create Optiv from Accuvant & Fishnet Security was a massive undertaking to do so much in such a short period of time. There are still a lot of things that are being worked through. There has been turn-over as legacy people in key positions have moved on and the change in people adds to the stress. Management works hard to stay focused on moving forward and staying positive. The benefits are expensive and while they are a good package of benefits the company could do more to make them affordable, the cost of making benefits cheaper in the bigger picture of a $1.5B+ could REALLY increase employee morale.

5.0
Aug 25, 2015
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My favorite aspects of Optiv are the PEOPLE and the PURPOSE. The PEOPLE are amazing. Intelligent, helpful, and motivated folks who take pride/ownership in their work. There may be a few negative nellies around due to the integration but they'll weed themselves out soon enough. The PURPOSE of a company like Optiv is inspiring - who wouldn't want to be "the good guys" and help secure the information of the world's most desirable enterprises? I can share my data as a consumer with certain companies because I trust the work that Optiv has done to protect them.

Cons

Take two high-performing companies full of high-energy folks that are driven to do the right thing, add in a bunch of integration uncertainty, and speed bumps are going to feel like driving off a cliff. There is still lots of change taking place, so if someone isn't ready for a challenge or isn't comfortable with change, it may not be for them till after integration stabilizes. Benefits are being realigned and don't seem like a positive change to legacy FishNet folks, but would probably seem fine to a new hire. Folks just don't appreciate what they have till it's gone.

1.0
Nov 2, 2024
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Optiv Security Review: I have had the opportunity to observe Optiv Security's operations and culture, and I feel compelled to share my concerns regarding recent events that have significantly impacted the company and its employees.

Cons

While Optiv has been recognized for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, recent layoffs of senior leadership and management within the thriving Service arms have raised serious questions about the company's priorities and values. Many of those let go were disabled veterans who played a crucial role in the success of the practice, contributing not only as individuals but also as leaders and team members. Their dedication and expertise were invaluable, and it's disheartening to see such talent and experience dismissed. Moreover, the aftermath of these layoffs has been troubling. Employees faced threats regarding NDAs and non-compete agreements, which for many meant the end of their careers in consulting. This heavy-handed approach not only undermines the trust and loyalty of former employees but also tarnishes the company's reputation in the industry.

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