Remote Senior Strategy & Risk Consultant (Cybersecurity)

Optiv; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; 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 to deliver security solutions, assess risk and compliance, and support client engagements across the continental U.S. The role blends technical risk expertise with strong governance and consulting experience to improve security postures and drive compliance.

The position emphasizes AI governance, risk management, and advisory services, with exposure to NIST, ISO 27001 and regulatory frameworks. Remote work is supported for this nationwide role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related experience, preferably in a consultancy.
• Experience leading cybersecurity strategy, risk management and executive-level recommendations.
• Experience designing or maturing enterprise cybersecurity and GRC programs.
• Familiarity with insider risk programs, asset management and risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and transformation engagements with roadmaps and investment prioritization.
• Advise on AI governance, risk assessments, and third‑party AI risks.
• Develop governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes, controls mapping and evidence collection.
• Translate risk and regulatory findings into actionable business recommendations and roadmaps.
• Conduct workshops, interviews and presentations with client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and manage complex projects independently.

Skills

AI governance

Risk assessments

GRC programs

Executive communication

Threat and risk analysis

Stakeholder interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk to deliver security solutions, assess risk and compliance, and support client engagements across the continental U.S. The role blends technical risk expertise with strong governance and consulting experience to improve security postures and drive compliance.

The position emphasizes AI governance, risk management, and advisory services, with exposure to NIST, ISO 27001 and regulatory frameworks. Remote work is supported for this nationwide role.