Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor (Remote)

Optiv; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer Opportunities

Remote work capability

Job summary

Optiv is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor to serve as a trusted partner for strategic clients. The SA blends sales skills with security practitioner knowledge to design secure, scalable programs across assigned territories, partnering with sales and domain experts to drive thought leadership and effective security solutions.

With at least five years in information security, you will understand client environments, guide security roadmaps, and identify cross-sell opportunities while collaborating

Qualifications

• BS/BA or applicable work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in an information security role, preferably as a consulting advisor, architect, or Cybersecurity leader.
• Ability to work in a highly adaptable and nimble team environment with responsive communication.
• Thorough understanding of the current threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and defensive controls.
• Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills to clients, including whiteboard sessions.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, C-CISO, etc.
• Ability to travel within assigned region up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Drive the generation of services and technologies business to meet or exceed quarterly and annual quota objectives.
• Understand client security environments and align with Optiv solutions.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities and manage scope and proposals.
• Articulate how Optiv portfolio meets client needs at leadership level.
• Collaborate with service delivery to provide domain specialty materials.
• Partner with internal teams to develop security roadmaps aligned to business goals.

Skills

Information security

Client engagement

Sales collaboration

Security strategy

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor to serve as a trusted partner for strategic clients. The SA blends sales skills with security practitioner knowledge to design secure, scalable programs across assigned territories, partnering with sales and domain experts to drive thought leadership and effective security solutions.

With at least five years in information security, you will understand client environments, guide security roadmaps, and identify cross-sell opportunities while collaborating