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?

53% 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, 3.3 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 78 reviews)); "great culture and team relationship" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 34 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Flexible working hours and work from home." ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive still for families" ((in 38 reviews)); "The management is terrible, and so are the people who manage the service lines" ((in 30 reviews)); "Travel is almost constant and now with no bonuses there's no point in working our butts off anymore." ((in 12 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 12 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 , San Antonio , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia , Columbia , Lambertville

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3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(735 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Optiv has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 735 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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735 reviews

5.0

Jun 25, 2019

Great place to work travel not so much fun

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary and bonuses* (I heard that the bonus structured changed after I left so I would investigate what it is before accepting a job) Good benefits package Remote work when possible Partner training on other technologies outside of your main expertise No sales for engineers

Cons

TRAVEL - Expect 75% travel

4.0

Jun 20, 2019

Good Company with Some Growing Pains

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity, fast-paced company, good people.

Cons

Can be "corporate" with some issues in leadership.

2.0

Jun 20, 2019

Live to work

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people willing to help.

Cons

No work life balance unless your life is all work.

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