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?

54% of Optiv employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Optiv 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 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 77 reviews)); "The culture is great with a strong commitment from the management team to support the workforce in achieving the vision while doing it collaboratively as one team." ((in 34 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 30 reviews)); "Flexible schedule, autonomy, support and resources to grow and develop professionally through internal training team and LMS courses, support work from home during COVID, knowledgeable/ passionate teammates." ((in 28 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Benefits are EXPENSIVE" ((in 40 reviews)); "The management is terrible, and so are the people who manage the service lines" ((in 30 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 12 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 11 reviews)); "Consultant bonuses are big carrots, but they can easily suck you in and erode work" ((in 10 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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Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(735 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

Optiv has an employee rating of 3.4 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

1.0

Oct 18, 2017

Don't be fooled

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Everyone is very nice. Buildings are beautiful. You get the latest equipment to use.

Cons

There is no communication between departments. Health benefits are terrible.

1.0

Oct 15, 2017

A mistake

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a lot of great resources internally if you have questions. PTO and work from home. You will learn a lot about security very quickly. It also looks good on a resume.

Cons

I was given false expectations when I was hired of a wonderful company with then opportunity for growth everywhere. I didn’t know that growth was from everyone getting fired Or quitting. I came from a customer environment with no sales experience but I was placed with 3 new account managers with no pipeline and was asked to help them grow. Time and time I asked for advice but truly crickets. This company is full of backstabbing. Do not trust anyone with your doubts on your job . My manager was the most horrible I’ve had. I was given Unrealistic goals and expectations on training. Everyone I was hired with has been fired for job performance or quit due to frustration. If you are out of a job, You can probably be a great worker and last at Optiv for a little over a year while you are looking for another job. There is a reason why they keep getting bad reviews on Glassdoor. BTW this is the type of company that would force their current employees to give good Glassdoor reviews. Optiv is like the fast food of the security space. It is an horrible stepping stone to a better job.

2.0

Oct 11, 2017

OK. Just OK.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, opportunities to grow and learn

Cons

Terminations are swift and frequent. High turnover.

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