- Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with no direct oversight.
- Lead discussions with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
- Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
- Lead technical discussions with the client to understand their engineering requirements.
- Lead the technical support strategy for clients during and after project implementation.
- Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
- Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
- Consistently self-review work to identify and improve approaches for producing high-quality work.
- Review work of Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers to assist in their approach for producing high-quality work.
- Monitor and approve timecards and expense reports for team members.
- Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers.
- Perform annual performance reviews for each team member, as well as quarterly feedback sessions.
- Report any issues with the team to senior leadership, as well as any kudos or positive feedback.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.
- Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.
- Lead the communication of technical concepts effectively to clients.
- Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.
- Demonstrate proactive engagement in obtaining and maintaining certifications and cultivating technical proficiency in accordance with industry standards. Provide input to leadership on needed training and development.
- Proactively engage with mentors for assistance and guidance as necessary.
- Provide training opportunities to team members in various growth areas.
- Contribute to thought leadership exercises about Optiv + ClearShark’s services portfolio, to include but not limited to: blog posts, social media engagement, workshops, and panels.
- Oversee the creation of new Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide senior leadership with areas of opportunity to expand the Optiv + ClearShark services portfolio.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
What we’re looking for
- Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area required.
- 7-10 years of related work experience required.
- Experience operating in classified environments.
- Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
- List specific technologies applicable to the role we are hiring for
- Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
- Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
- Strong understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Experience leading an engineering team, preferably having handled tasking, resolving personnel issues, and providing actionable feedback.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
What you can expect from Optiv
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
Optiv + ClearShark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Skills Required
- Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area.
- 7-10 years of related work experience.
- Experience operating in classified environments.
- Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
- Strong understanding of governance and compliance (FAR, DFARS, CUI, CMMC).
- Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
- Experience leading an engineering team (tasking, personnel issues, feedback).
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and verbal/written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
- Proactive engagement in obtaining and maintaining certifications and technical proficiency.
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.
Optiv Insights
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.
