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      Optiv

      Engaged Employer

      Optiv reviews

      3.4

      54% would recommend to a friend

      (734 total reviews)
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      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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      734 reviews
      2.0
      May 16, 2016

      Disappointment

      Security consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      No Pros thus far; see Cons.

      Cons

      Hired under false pretenses (told I would receive one salary and got much less) - Good ol' boy system, can not go up the chain with issues because they all support each others mistakes and wrong-doings, only looking out for themselves - cheating consultants out of bonus $$$ by shaving off their utilization time - Low salary pay with high travel that a taxed bonus does not make up for - All around disappointed with how this company runs and how they treat their employees

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      Optiv Response
      10y
      Thanks for sharing your opinion on working at Optiv. We strive to be an employer who rewards you for your personal and professional achievements, whether it’s an everyday victory or a large scale client impact story, and we are concerned about your disappointment with your compensation. We’d like to hear more about the ‘Cons’ you listed and continue this conversation. Please, feel free to reach out to HR@optiv.com with more details so we can help address your concerns. Thank you!
      1.0
      May 11, 2016

      A company where management has zero integrity.

      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The only thing good is they pay you. Work here until you can find a better place to work.

      Cons

      Management in this company treats junior members like trash. They give you zero support and will lie to you. If you like being treated like a doormat then apply here. You will get promised the world but when you call them on it management is quick to back pedal. There is MUCH better opportunities out there than this company.

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      Optiv Response
      10y
      Thanks for sharing your opinion on working at Optiv. We think it’s important to hear all feedback, whether it is positive or negative. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, take pride in what they do, and are proud of their impact on the world. We are sorry to hear that your experience of working at Optiv was negative. We value all opinions and vow to listen to all of our current and former employees, as we believe these conversations are important to making us the best employer we could be. If you’d like to continue on this conversation and share some specific examples of the ‘Cons’ you listed in your review, please feel free to reach out to HR@optiv.com. Thank you and best of luck with your future endeavors!
      2.0
      Apr 13, 2016

      Poor leadership decisions have ruined the company

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I previously worked at Fishnet before they merged with Accuvant and Fishnet was an amazing place to work. The culture was great and there were many opportunities to advance your career. With the merger, most of that has changed. I lucked out and ended up in a great department but I was definitely the minority.

      Cons

      Unfortunately there are many: 1. Culture of Optiv - there isn't any at this point. It's just a regular corporation that has no investment in their employees and they only care about the bottom dollar. 2. Work-Life Balance - the feeling at Optiv is that you need to work at least 60 hours a week just to get the work done and then work some additional hours on top of that. Gone are the days of 40 hour work weeks 4. Removing top notch talent - if you are a legacy Fishnet employee, you feel as though there is a target on your back and leadership wants you out. So you either find a new job and quit or you get fired. 5. Benefits - this is a BIG one. Health insurance is AWFUL and the employees pay a TON for it, the 401K match isn't great, and the "unlimited" PTO is a joke because there's too much work to do to actually take time off 6. Compensation - There isn't any consistency between departments for pay. Some departments pay great and others are significantly under market value. And when you bring that up and make a business case for an increase in pay? Nothing happens. It is really sad to see such a great company fall to these levels. I really hope things can turn around because it would be awesome to see Optiv be great.

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      Optiv Response
      10y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on working at Optiv. Our goal is to maintain a valued working environment for each of our employees, but we realize this can be a challenging task in times of change. 2015 was a year of change as we merged two companies together to form the largest pure play cyber security company in North America, Optiv. We are working hard to make sure our company is positioned for success—both near term and in the future. And while, just like with any major change there are challenges that need to be overcome, there have been more positives along the way, and we are optimistic and excited about the future of our company. Above all, we strive to be the best employer we can be. We are committed to creating an environment where employees take pride in what they do, love the work they do, and are proud of their impact on the world and we are sorry to hear that your experience of working at Optiv was negative. If you’d like to continue on this conversation, please feel free to reach out to hr@optiv.com. We wish you best of luck in all your future endeavors.
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