Strategic Cyber Risk Consultant - Remote

Optiv; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Remote work capability

Job summary

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk to lead security advisory engagements from strategy to implementation. You will assess AI risks, develop governance frameworks, and guide clients in aligning security controls with business objectives.

You will work with executives to craft multi-year roadmaps, manage risk programs, and drive transformation across governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related work experience.
• Experience leading cybersecurity strategy and transformation engagements.
• Experience designing enterprise cybersecurity and GRC programs.
• Experience with insider risk programs and asset management.
• Hold or pursuing certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CMMC CCP/CCA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Responsibilities

• Support risk assessments and governance activities for AI initiatives.
• Develop AI governance policies and acceptable-use standards.
• Strengthen GRC processes, risk registers, and evidence collection.
• Lead strategic cybersecurity advisory engagements and roadmaps.
• Advise on governance structures, policies, metrics, and executive reporting.
• Design insider risk programs with cross-functional integration.
• Develop asset intelligence and attack surface management capabilities.
• Translate cyber risk into business implications for stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk management

Executive communication

GRC frameworks

AI governance

Client facing

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk to lead security advisory engagements from strategy to implementation. You will assess AI risks, develop governance frameworks, and guide clients in aligning security controls with business objectives.

You will work with executives to craft multi-year roadmaps, manage risk programs, and drive transformation across governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.