Question 1

Does Optiv pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Optiv?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optiv?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"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))

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Optiv layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Optiv locations?

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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

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