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This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

Our consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. The consultant must be a proven self-starter with the ability to problem-solve, communicate, participate in diverse project teams from a technical perspective, and interface effectively with customers, vendor partners, and colleagues. Establish & maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management team.

You will actively contribute to internal and external projects, while also improving operational efficiencies in internal and client processes. Deliver timely engagements and works closely with Practice Directors to drive training and education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team.

In line with Optiv’s commitment to quality, you will confirm that work is of the highest quality as per Optiv’s quality standards, by reviewing the work provided by other members.

How you'll make an impact:

• Comfortably delivers solo-based work or act as "point" for complex projects

• Act as technical escalation point to assist other consultants

• Support the delivery of data security, data loss prevention, data discovery, and regulatory compliance engagements

• Engage and advise customers regarding Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview platforms

• Design, deploy, and configure various aspects of the Microsoft Purview data security and data governance toolset, particularly Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention, and data discovery

• Provide advice to customers on data security and information governance

• Effectively provide knowledge transfer and post-production support activities as necessary

• Mentor less experienced consultants

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations

• Obtain and maintain top tier vendor certification

• Consistently complete administrative project tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Ability to travel about 20-25%

• Approximately 5-7 years of related work experience with 4-7 years of technical cybersecurity experience

• Solid experience within one or more of the following Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Security Control Frameworks (or an equivalent): SABSA, TOGAF, O-ESA, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, CIS CSC, ISO 27001

• Scripting and coding/development experience, particularly with PowerShell highly preferred

• Proficiency and hands on experience in the Purview suite of services, particularly insider risk management, information protection, data loss prevention, and data discovery highly preferred

• Strong knowledge of multiple security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance

• Working knowledge of operating systems, virtual machine environments, mainframe security packages, and relational database management systems

• Expert knowledge of using Microsoft Office

• Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas

• Well-developed negotiation skills

• Ability to build consensus

• Solid business acumen and basic project management expertise

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel

• Willingness to travel to meet client needs

• Professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA are preferred

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Salary Range Description

$116,500.00 - $156,000.00 Annual

The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component.

Job Application Window

This position accepts applicants for a minimum of 4 business days after the job posting date and will remain available until an applicant has been selected for the position.

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .

• 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)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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