Remote Senior Strategy & Risk Advisor

Optiv; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work remotely/from home

Inclusive culture & ERGs

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Consultant - Strategy & Risk to deliver security solutions for clients across the continental U.S. This remote role requires strong technical and consulting skills to assess risk, design governance programs, and guide multi-year cybersecurity transformations.

You will lead AI governance initiatives, advise on GRC maturity, and translate complex security risks into executive-friendly recommendations, workshops, and actionable roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related work experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Experience leading cybersecurity strategy and transformation engagements with current-state assessments and executive recommendations.
• Experience designing enterprise cybersecurity and GRC programs across governance, risk management, controls, and policy management.
• Experience assessing or developing insider risk programs and governance across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI, HIPAA; strong risk reporting.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or CMMC CCP/CCA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cybersecurity advisory engagements and develop multi-year roadmaps.
• Advise on design and maturity of enterprise GRC programs and governance structures.
• Develop AI governance policies, risk assessments, and controls aligned with business objectives.
• Assess compliance with regulatory frameworks and translate risks into executive recommendations.
• Deliver workshops, executive reporting, and risk-based transformation plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

GRC programs

Executive communication

Risk assessments

AI governance

Client-facing

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Consultant - Strategy & Risk to deliver security solutions for clients across the continental U.S. This remote role requires strong technical and consulting skills to assess risk, design governance programs, and guide multi-year cybersecurity transformations.

You will lead AI governance initiatives, advise on GRC maturity, and translate complex security risks into executive-friendly recommendations, workshops, and actionable roadmaps.