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 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 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 81 reviews)); "great culture and team relationship" ((in 36 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 35 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work from home is an option but only if your supervisor allows it." ((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)); "The management is terrible, and so are the people who manage the service lines" ((in 30 reviews)); "Consultant bonuses are big carrots, but they can easily suck you in and erode work" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((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 , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia , Columbia

Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(736 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Optiv has an employee rating of 3.4 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

3.0

Feb 24, 2016

The engine is roaring

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

2015 was a difficult year while we gained our footing. Optiv has emerged stronger in 2016. I am looking forward to the endless possibilities in this space in the years to come. Being part of this historical merger has been an education and I would not trade it. With the amount of brain power, talent and work ethic exhibited by the current team, we will only get better.

Cons

Processes and procedures are being improved and the culture is being established. Legacy teams need to continue to unite and let go of the past. Benefits need to be better than the competition.

Optiv Response

10y

Thank you for sharing this great feedback, we appreciate your comments and value your opinion! Our goal is to maintain a valued working environment for each of our employees. We are committed to helping you be successful in your career and we are grateful that you took the time to share your positive company outlook on Glassdoor. We are optimistic and excited about the future of our company and looking forward to winning together in 2016!

5.0

Jan 6, 2016

Optiv- A great place to work

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working conditions, good pay, and cutting edge security work. Many great people. Great opportunites for people who are self-directed.

Cons

Benefits have been cut too much and the merger has resulted in too many broken processes. Accuvant always hired top-notch talent but a few people with weaker skills have slipped through during the rapid growth.

Optiv Response

10y

We value and appreciate the insight of our team members, we strive to provide a tremendous environment for all who work at Optiv.

5.0

Nov 9, 2015

Fast-growing company, great opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Optiv is a fast-growing company that provides exceptional opportunities for its employees in any area of the business. I really respect the management team because when Accuvant and FishNet Security came together last year, they really tried to find a place for literally every single person in the combined company. I have seen organizations merge and just cut duplicate positions without batting an eyelash, but that was not the case here.

Cons

The merger of Accuvant and FishNet and transformation into Optiv happened very quickly, which has certainly created some challenges, as can only be expected. And continuing to grow at a rapid rate results in growing pains as well. But, I've been on the other side working for a company that laid me off the week before Christmas because their CEO ran the company into the ground. I would much rather deal with the challenges associated with a financial stable, fast-growing company!

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