Optiv · 1 day ago
Technical Manager - Network and Edge Security | Remote, USA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $184K/yr
7+ years expOptiv is a leading security solutions provider, and they are seeking a Technical Manager for Network and Edge Security. This role involves driving client engagements, providing technical leadership, and overseeing the delivery of security solutions while mentoring junior consultants and managing multiple projects.
ConsultingTraining
Hiring Manager
Gillie Neubauer Garcia, CDR
Responsibilities
Act as the senior technical leader on consulting engagements, ensuring technical excellence and delivery quality
Translate client business goals and security requirements into actionable technical strategies, architectures, and roadmaps
Lead complex problem-solving, troubleshooting, and architecture design for network and edge security programs and related security technologies
Provide oversight on 2-10 concurrent engagements, ensuring both technical and business outcomes are met
Deliver technical and business oversight to projects, including proactive management of project risks, quality, and client satisfaction
Provide thought leadership through participation in industry groups, delivering talks, writing technical and industry-specific blogs, vulnerability research, industry PR interviews, and/or contributing to security publications
Collaborate as a technical expert with Practice Managers, Marketing, and Sales support organizations to develop new go-to-market solutions
Lead client workshops, assessments, and executive briefings, often in front of both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement of consulting methodologies, tools, processes, and deliverables to improve efficiency and quality
Mentor, coach, and formally develop junior consultants and senior consultants, directly influencing their career growth. (No Direct Reports)
Maintain a pulse on the network and edge security technology ecosystem, continuously tracking market trends, emerging threats, and evolving best practices
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in network and edge security
5+ years of experience in consulting
Deep experience with Cisco's security technologies. Additional experience with Palo, Fortinet, Netskope, or Zscaler is preferred
Experience and comfort with picking up new technologies as aligned to market demand
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with both hands-on and oversight responsibilities
Strong background in network security architecture, engineering, and administration across multiple technology domains such as NAC, Firewall, Route/Switch, SASE, and Identity
Prior experience in consulting engagement oversight, including managing project health, quality, and client outcomes
Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and business value to executive, technical, and operational stakeholders
Proven experience in a pre-sales, post-sales, or non-sales technical capacity in an information security environment
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience leading workshops and executive briefings
Desire and capability to mentor others, raise team capability, and lead by example
Comfort operating in ambiguity, balancing multiple projects, and prioritizing effectively
Currently holds and maintains a CCIE Security and at least one other Tier 2 or Tier 3 certification in the network and edge security domain (CCNP/CCIE equivalents)
Preferred
Demonstrated thought leadership through content creation, public speaking, or community contributions preferred
Benefits
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
Company
Optiv
Optiv is a cyber security solutions provider in North America that help clients plan, build and run successful cyber security programs.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (8)
2023 (9)
2022 (11)
2021 (20)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CVC Capital PartnersSverica Capital
2023-05-31Debt Financing
2017-01-01Series Unknown
2016-12-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Julie Talbot-Hubbard
Senior Vice President, Cyber Protection and Identity
James Turgal
Vice President, Cyber Risk, Strategy & Board Relations
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