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

Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(737 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 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

Aug 17, 2015

Strong leadership, stronger teams

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-- Excellent leadership at the top, led by some truly visionary people -- One of the truly unique "full service" security providers (hell, the ONLY) -- Leadership is letting the big ego go, and focusing on those who really want to be change catalysts for a better tomorrow -- Ability to execute is paramount, and leadership appears to understand the value of DO over TALK -- Middle tier of management is mostly solid, understands company goals -- Opportunity abounds, and if you're not happy with your job today, there are a LOT of openings on other teams

Cons

-- Still some internal politics and jockeying for position -- Middle tier of management starting to work together as a unit, needs to pick up pace -- Relationships are important, but sometimes this drives decisions (good or bad)

4.0

Jun 16, 2026

Great place to start your career, but not to stay.

Document operations manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great culture and community, feels very relaxed for a tech company, and if you work in the office they will always feed you.

Cons

Because the company is small there is hardly any room for career growth. You have to wait for someone to leave. Past two years have had a lot a layoffs.

2.0

Apr 16, 2026

Great lower level leaders hindered by C-Suite issues

Client operations manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great lower level leadership teams

Cons

C-Suite leadership lacks transparency, intention, and respect for those beneath them

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