Identity Security Advisor — Remote & Strategic Solutions

Optiv; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Optiv is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor who blends sales skills with security expertise to design pragmatic solutions for client environments. You will work with clients and a sales team to build defensible, scalable programs across identity and access management domains.

The role requires real-world IAM experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25% to meet client needs. Optiv emphasizes thought leadership and collaboration across technology partners.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent and/or applicable work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in an information security role focused on Identity and Access Management, preferably as a consulting advisor, architect, or engineer.
• Expertise with Identity Tools such as: SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Beyond Trust, Idria (CyberArk).
• CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, GIAC or other relevant professional cybersecurity certifications preferred.
• Experience speaking and evangelizing technology vision at events.
• Ability to travel around 25% or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive the generation services and technologies business to meet quota with account teams.
• Understand client security environments, operations, and risk appetite.
• Participate in the Field Center of Excellence for the assigned domain.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities with partners.
• Articulate how Optiv portfolio meets client needs at leadership level.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to guide clients and internal teams.

Skills

Identity & IAM

Security advisor

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

Okta

Beyond Trust

Idria (CyberArk)

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor who blends sales skills with security expertise to design pragmatic solutions for client environments. You will work with clients and a sales team to build defensible, scalable programs across identity and access management domains.

The role requires real-world IAM experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25% to meet client needs. Optiv emphasizes thought leadership and collaboration across technology partners.