Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(735 total reviews)
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Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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
5.0
Aug 30, 2016

Client Operations Specialist

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The flexibility from working at home is AMAZING! That aside, all my coworkers are phenomenally kind, helpful, fun, and professional. I'm never afraid to ask questions as I know everyone is incredibly nice. My manager (and other managers I've spoken with) are informative and proactive in helping move any task forward when needed. There is room to progress my career forward if I want, but also a need at my level that allows me to feel comfortable staying where I am until I'm ready to push forward. I've been with Optiv for nearly 3 months and have had nothing but a fantastic experience. Yes, it can be stressful. Yes, it can get frustrating. Yes, my job can prove difficult from time to time. But that's another part of what makes this position great. There isn't much fun in a job that doesn't bring a challenge!

Cons

Health benefits could be better. No real PTO in this position; they have implemented a plan called Recharge, which from my understanding is simply unpaid time off and is unlimited.

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Optiv Response
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Thank you very much for sharing your perspective on working at Optiv! We are very glad to hear you enjoy work-life balance, flexibility, and amazing co-workers. You’re right, there are many opportunities for growth and career development, so keep propelling forward! One thing we wanted to make sure you are aware of is that our Recharge program offers unlimited PAID time off. At Optiv, we understand that all work and no play leads to burnout and slow growth. We’re not interested in either. So take the time you need to refresh and recharge! Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy work day to share your thoughts, and keep soaring!
5.0
Aug 29, 2016
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Pros

Optiv provides a tremendous opportunity to work within all facets of cyber security and truly help clients not just become more secure, but enable them to meet their most mission critical business goals. I love that Optiv has empowered employees to be visionary and create real impact for clients while being yourself. 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.

Cons

I have not experienced any cons to date, but I am a "glass half-full" person. Optiv has provided a great opportunity for personal and professional growth for me while creating a culture of accountability. Someone who does not like to be accountable for their results, may not be a great fit. However, if you are one who enjoys the challenge of hard work, learning new things and embracing the opportunity, Optiv is a destination you should consider.

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Optiv Response
9y
Thanks for the great review! Delivering real impact and leading with perspective are two of the foundational pillars on which our company’s purpose and culture are built on, and we are happy to hear you feel that Optiv provides tremendous opportunities where you feel empowered and supported to do just that. Thanks for being on the Optiv team and we can’t wait to see all the great things you do from here!
1.0
Aug 22, 2016
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Pros

Great place to start your career, and you will eventually come to realize money isn't everything. Which is bizarre considering money is why we work.

Cons

There is a lot of deceit, forgetfulness, and accusations within management. Many times I had to pull up e-mail from 6-12 months prior that I had archived to cover my rear. Management asking why stuff wasn't done and having to provide documentation that they requested you to not do it so they could finalize the process. My working relationship with my director ended when his supervisor stated we had a meeting and I was bitter and angry. When I asked the VP about these accusations he denied it, my director also denied it. This left me pondering which supervisor's I could trust, I chose to keep my head down and just stay in my lane. The mentality of a one size security fits all firms is the current mindset, I will leave those technical enough to know the problem with this to make their own conclusions. Lastly, if you are not a yes man, then they will find someone who is, they are looking for individuals who support their goals regardless of the impact those goals have on employees, clients, or the process, I basically describe it as a swarm of bees who believe flying into a bug zapper is a good idea.

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