This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.
Optiv is seeking a Cyber Operations Manager to join Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. The Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) line of business consists of security operations expertise supporting over 40+ clients. Our team is comprised of highly technical individuals capable of delivering managed services to clients in all industry verticals. The Optiv AFC specializes in custom-tailored security solutions delivered primarily through three practice teams: Client Engagement, Engineering Operations, and Detection and Response Operations. These teams work in tandem to assist our clients in reaching their security maturity goals.
The Cyber Operations Manager is responsible for activities related to maintaining and expanding customer relationships and reestablishing those that have lapsed. The position will take the lead in working cross functionally to resolve key customer challenges. They support initiatives and other priorities by injecting the customers' perspective into the service development and deployment process. The role requires involvement with key stakeholders and maintains a positive relationship with clients while serving as an escalation point for service delivery. This person will also define policies, procedures, and best practices. The position is closely involved in helping to mentor, develop and evaluate employee performance as well as helping with development and continuous improvement of the Cyber Operations services.
The ideal candidate should also possess expertise in Identity/Privileged Access Management and other security domains we support for our clients, such as: SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and vulnerability management. The Cyber Operations Manager is expected to not only be familiar with these domains but how their domain expertise and it's maturity will improve and/or inform other security domains.
How you'll make an impact
Build strategic relationships with Optiv customers by supporting key customer-facing activities including on-going face to face relationship building and customer satisfaction-related efforts
Individual contributor acting as a delivery and services senior leader
Work with delivery teams and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement
Provide constructive on-the-job feedback and coaching to team members
Deliver effective services based on a thorough understanding of complex cyber security architectures and technology and ability to effectively apply it to client situations and environments
Use extensive knowledge of the client's business and industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business
Perform project management and team leadership, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services
Understand Optiv and its service lines and actively assess what Optiv can deliver to serve clients
Create innovative insights for clients, adapts methods & practices to fit operational team needs & contributes to thought leadership documents
Understand the business requirements clearly and plan for effective utilization of resources, managing the change requests and risk planning, etc
Enhance service delivery through frequent interaction with the end user and business sponsors
Understand the process gaps and propose preventive / corrective action where appropriate
What we're hiring for
Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering or similar area of study Req
4-7 years of experience in service delivery management Required
4-7 years of Project Management experience Required
4-7 years of Information Technology experience Required
Knowledge or expertise in multiple security domains to include: IAM/PAM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, incident response and governance.
Broad knowledge of technology trends, relevance to clients’ businesses and market impacts
Superb business acumen, project management expertise and understanding of the Services organization as a whole
Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive assessment reports
Must be able to work well with customers and self-manage through difficult situations, focus on client satisfaction.
Ability to convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives
Team-oriented and possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (Proficient proficiency)
Ability to work both independently as well as on teams
Ability to lead and mentor others; willingness to collaborate and share knowledge with team members.
Willingness to travel to meet client needs
Valid driver's license in the US
The successful candidate must hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA.
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What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering or similar
- 4-7 years of service delivery management experience
- 4-7 years of project management experience
- 4-7 years of information technology experience
- Knowledge/expertise in IAM/PAM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, incident response, and governance
- Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive assessment reports
- Ability to convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives
- Team-oriented with strong problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others
- Willingness to travel to meet client needs
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Must hold or be willing to pursue certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA
Optiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Optiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Optiv.
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Retirement Support — Immediate vesting with a clear 401(k) match and a solid retirement setup are emphasized in official materials. This positions retirement benefits as a dependable part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible, no‑accrual “Recharge” policy for eligible exempt roles and traditional PTO for non‑exempt roles are highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility also appears frequently across role descriptions.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with FSA/HSA (including a company HSA contribution) are described. Company‑paid life, AD&D, and short‑/long‑term disability further strengthen core protections.
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What We Do
Optiv is a security solutions integrator – “one-stop” trusted partner with a singular focus on cybersecurity. Our end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities span risk management and transformation, cyber digital transformation, threat management, security operations, identity and data management, and integration and innovation, helping organizations realize stronger, simpler and more cost-efficient cybersecurity programs that support business requirements and outcomes. At Optiv, we are modernizing cybersecurity to enable clients to innovate their consumption models, integrate infrastructure and technology to maximize value, achieve measurable outcomes, and realize complete solutions and business alignment.
