Remote Senior Strategy & Risk Consultant

Optiv; Dallas (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 is seeking a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk for a fully remote role, open to candidates across the continental U.S.

You will lead cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and GRC engagements, delivering governance, risk assessments, and strategic transformation programs for diverse clients. You will work with executive leadership, develop roadmaps, and ensure recommendations align with frameworks like NIST, ISO, and HIPAA where applicable, while maintaining strong client relations and

Qualifications

• Experience leading cybersecurity strategy and transformation engagements.
• Experience designing, implementing, or maturing enterprise cybersecurity and GRC programs.
• Experience in insider risk programs and governance, identity, data protection, and cross‑functional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cybersecurity advisory engagements and define target‑state operating models.
• Develop multi‑year cybersecurity and GRC roadmaps aligned with business risk and frameworks.
• Advise on governance structures, risk frameworks, and policy/standards.
• Translate security risks into business implications and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and client stakeholders to ensure effective knowledge transfer.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk management

Client engagement

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CISSP/CISM

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk for a fully remote role, open to candidates across the continental U.S.

You will lead cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and GRC engagements, delivering governance, risk assessments, and strategic transformation programs for diverse clients. You will work with executive leadership, develop roadmaps, and ensure recommendations align with frameworks like NIST, ISO, and HIPAA where applicable, while maintaining strong client relations and