Cybersecurity Advisor - Strategy and Risk | Remote, MN, TX, TN
Optiv Security, Minneapolis, MN, United States
The Cybersecurity Advisor (or Security Advisor / SA as we call it) plays a critical role in serving as a trusted partner to Optiv’s clients. By combining sales skills and broad security practitioner knowledge, the SA designs security solutions for assigned clients.
Aligned with their client's security initiatives and alongside a dedicated sales team, the SA advises and designs solutions for highly defensible and scalable security programs using some of the most advanced security services and technologies. The SA has real-world knowledge and can design pragmatic security solutions tailored to each client’s unique environment and provide clients and sellers with consistent security expertise on all sales opportunities.
: Data Protection & AI; Cloud Security/DevSecOps; Endpoint Security; Identity; Network Security; Offensive Security; Operations (SOC, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, Threat Intelligence); Strategy & Risk Management.
The SA will facilitate thought leadership and inspire cybersecurity solutions powered by our ecosystem of people, products, and partners.Understand and maintain knowledge of the client’s security environment, business operations, security needs, and risk appetite. Identify their security concerns and how they correlate to Optiv’s strategic solutions across the assigned domains and holistic cybersecurity programs. Effectively work with multiple client personas across the security team, as well as other relevant personas, to develop a security strategy and define roadmaps to execute on the security strategy aligned with business goals, budgetary spend, and metrics based on return of investment. performing requirements gathering analysis, and technology selection criteria Actively pursue personal development by maintaining and obtaining technical capabilities, soft skills, and security-specific knowledge through formal education, certification, and other avenues.
**What we're looking for** * Highly motivated self-starter who does not require day-to-day management.* Thorough understanding of the current threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and defensive controls.* Strong attention to detail for reviewing statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and client deliverables.* Vendor specific certification(s) focused primarily on the specialty.* Ability to travel around 25% or as needed.* #LI-GN1BS/BA or equivalent and/or applicable work experience. Minimum of five (5) years in an information security role focused on cyber risk and strategy, preferably as a consulting advisor, architect, or engineer. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, GIAC or other relevant professional cybersecurity certifications preferred . Experience speaking and evangelizing technology vision at events. Ability to work in a highly adaptable and nimble team environment with responsive communication.
Strong business and technical acumen and ability to lead technology-focused discussions. Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills to clients, including whiteboard sessions and other presentation mechanisms.
Maintains broad security-related knowledge and continuously expands their expertise in other domains across the portfolio. Perform additional duties as directed or needed.
* A company committed to our inclusive value through our* Work/life balance* Professional training resources* Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects* Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.* The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress.Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future.At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Aligned with their client's security initiatives and alongside a dedicated sales team, the SA advises and designs solutions for highly defensible and scalable security programs using some of the most advanced security services and technologies. The SA has real-world knowledge and can design pragmatic security solutions tailored to each client’s unique environment and provide clients and sellers with consistent security expertise on all sales opportunities.
: Data Protection & AI; Cloud Security/DevSecOps; Endpoint Security; Identity; Network Security; Offensive Security; Operations (SOC, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, Threat Intelligence); Strategy & Risk Management.
The SA will facilitate thought leadership and inspire cybersecurity solutions powered by our ecosystem of people, products, and partners.Understand and maintain knowledge of the client’s security environment, business operations, security needs, and risk appetite. Identify their security concerns and how they correlate to Optiv’s strategic solutions across the assigned domains and holistic cybersecurity programs. Effectively work with multiple client personas across the security team, as well as other relevant personas, to develop a security strategy and define roadmaps to execute on the security strategy aligned with business goals, budgetary spend, and metrics based on return of investment. performing requirements gathering analysis, and technology selection criteria Actively pursue personal development by maintaining and obtaining technical capabilities, soft skills, and security-specific knowledge through formal education, certification, and other avenues.
**What we're looking for** * Highly motivated self-starter who does not require day-to-day management.* Thorough understanding of the current threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and defensive controls.* Strong attention to detail for reviewing statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and client deliverables.* Vendor specific certification(s) focused primarily on the specialty.* Ability to travel around 25% or as needed.* #LI-GN1BS/BA or equivalent and/or applicable work experience. Minimum of five (5) years in an information security role focused on cyber risk and strategy, preferably as a consulting advisor, architect, or engineer. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, GIAC or other relevant professional cybersecurity certifications preferred . Experience speaking and evangelizing technology vision at events. Ability to work in a highly adaptable and nimble team environment with responsive communication.
Strong business and technical acumen and ability to lead technology-focused discussions. Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills to clients, including whiteboard sessions and other presentation mechanisms.
Maintains broad security-related knowledge and continuously expands their expertise in other domains across the portfolio. Perform additional duties as directed or needed.
* A company committed to our inclusive value through our* Work/life balance* Professional training resources* Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects* Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.* The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress.Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future.At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr