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 decreased by 2% over the last 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 76 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 39 reviews)); "great culture and team relationship" ((in 31 reviews)); "Work from home is an option but only if your supervisor allows it." ((in 27 reviews)); "Great team to work with and exposure to high level clients" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"Benefits are EXPENSIVE" ((in 42 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 12 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 10 reviews)); "Generally fairly low salaries and low upward mobility" ((in 8 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 , Minneapolis , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia

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3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(737 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Optiv has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 737 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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737 reviews

4.0

Sep 27, 2017

Consultant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility at work and friendly environment

Cons

There is no hike every year but bonus is of course there.

Optiv Response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Optiv. We’re pleased to receive your positive response and recommendation. Thanks for being a member of the Optiv family!

4.0

Jun 29, 2017

Great Place to Work Before The Merger

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership Collaborative Environment Earnings Potential Low Turnover Great People to work with

Cons

Limited Career Advancement Opportunities for staff

3.0

Mar 20, 2017

Service Delivery

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Recognized leader in the exploding cyber security world. Standard benefits, "unlimited" vacation, growth potential

Cons

Struggles to integrate cultures of merged companies. Focus was to grow reoccurring revenue stream, but very little processes or plans were put into place for majority of team to cohesively implement.

Optiv Response

Thank you for the review! We are happy to hear you value the opportunities for career growth at Optiv, as well as "Recharge" - our open time-off policy allowing our employees to take the days they need from the office to recharge and refresh. In addition, we appreciate your advice and we are committed to being open and willing to listen to our employees thoughts and ideas - thanks for sharing them with us! Best of luck with your future endeavors!

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