Remote Senior Strategy & Risk Advisor – Cybersecurity

Optiv; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Volunteer Opportunities

Remote work capability

Job summary

Optiv, a leading cybersecurity advisory firm, seeks a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk to deliver security solutions, assess risk and support client engagements. This fully remote role can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

You’ll guide AI governance, risk assessments, and GRC programs, define target‑state models, roadmaps, and executive‑level recommendations while collaborating with delivery teams and clients. The position blends technical depth with consulting excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related work experience, preferably in consultancy.
• Experience leading cybersecurity strategy engagements and creating roadmaps.
• Experience maturing enterprise GRC programs and risk management.
• Familiarity with AI governance, risk assessments, and third‑party risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy engagements, target‑state models, and roadmaps.
• Develop AI governance policies and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Advise on GRC program design, governance structures, and metrics.
• Collaborate with clients and delivery teams to drive transformation.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

GRC programs

Executive communication

Risk management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Optiv, a leading cybersecurity advisory firm, seeks a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk to deliver security solutions, assess risk and support client engagements. This fully remote role can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

You’ll guide AI governance, risk assessments, and GRC programs, define target‑state models, roadmaps, and executive‑level recommendations while collaborating with delivery teams and clients. The position blends technical depth with consulting excellence.