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 74 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great Culture" ((in 34 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Unlimited Vacation, Work From Home, Great People" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive still for families" ((in 42 reviews)); "The management is terrible, and so are the people who manage the service lines" ((in 31 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 13 reviews)); "Quarterly bonuses are nice, but highly dependent on other groups' performance" ((in 11 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((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 Optiv locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Raleigh , Dallas , Overland Park , Leawood

Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(734 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 734 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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Reviews by job title

734 reviews

4.0

May 11, 2016

Growing pains - but strong leadership and exciting growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leaders have their plates full, and there's still a lot of change to navigate. This is an exciting place to be, and it's a hot growing industry. The vast majority of the leaders I've met are smart, kind, and focused on growth.

Cons

Yes there are growing pains, that happens anytime two companies integrate. The people complaining gave up when things got hard. If you are committed and don't quit at the first challenge, this place is very rewarding, exciting, with a ton of potential for people who are willing to work hard and not just out for a quick buck. The benefits need improving, but health insurance issues are hardly exclusive to this company.

Optiv Response

10y

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on working at Optiv! We’re glad to hear you are excited about our growth and feel like working here is rewarding. That is our goal – we strive to be an employer where people feel inspired by their leadership and teammates, the brightest minds in the security industry. Most of all, we want you to feel fulfilled, rewarded, and be proud of your work. Thank you for your efforts, your positive spirit and attitude towards change, and placing your confidence in us, as we continue to work towards improving our benefits and support your needs so you feel positioned for success and empowered for greatness.

5.0

May 8, 2016

A great place to work and grow

Vice president, executive advisory

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The hiring process was unlike any other. Being so spread out geographically, they made it easy to interview and interact with everyone. They took the time to answer all my questions and respond in a timely manner.

Cons

On-boarding is still a work in progress. There were things that I needed access to on day one that I did not have, but thats been pretty much the same at every company that I have ever worked for.

Optiv Response

10y

Thank you for this great feedback! We’re pleased to hear you had a great experience through our hiring process, and we appreciate the constructive feedback, as we continue to focus our efforts on improving our processes. We’re happy to have you on board – thanks for being a part of the Optiv team!

1.0

Apr 23, 2016

Poor leadership and support

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working remote and in a growing industry.

Cons

Poor on boarding and support system in place. Lack of coordination and leadership. Leadership lack insight into what is happening in the field and quick to react. Maturity is need at the highest level.

Optiv Response

10y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on working at Optiv. We appreciate your feedback and would like to hear more on the “Cons” you listed and make sure we are able to clarify and address challenges you are facing. Please, reach out to HR@optiv.com and we will help you get the guidance and support you need to be successful in your role. Thank you and we appreciate your daily commitment!

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