Offer summary

Qualifications:

1-3 years of related work experience in technical architecture., Basic knowledge of security concepts and compliance regulations., Familiarity with operating systems and database management systems., Willingness to pursue professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA..

Key responsabilities:

Contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and initiatives.

Participate in technology deployment and user acceptance testing.

Review work quality to ensure it meets Optiv's standards.

Communicate effectively with team members and provide feedback on deliverables.

Job description

This position will be fully remote and can be hired in any Canadian province with the exception of Québec

Our consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. A Consultant must be a proven self-starter with the ability to problem-solve, communicate, participate in diverse project teams from a technical perspective, and interface effectively with customers, vendor partners, and colleagues. Establish & maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management team.

You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. Deliver timely engagements and works closely with Practice Directors to drive training and education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team
In line with Optiv’s commitment to quality, you will confirm that work is of the highest quality as per Optiv’s quality standards, by reviewing the work provided by other members.

How you’ll make an impact

Knowledgeable about Optiv delivery methodology
Able to deliver with minimal technical assistance on simple (single solution) projects
Participate in Technology deployment activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development
Participate in User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts
Assist in design and implement on specific technology build processes
Effective team communicator
Provides specific, useful upward feedback on deliverables
Participated in 3-4 large projects delivering against a structured methodology
General awareness of the security/ technology space as a whole
Acts as Participant in Optiv communities for solutions of focus

What we’re looking for

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Approximately 1-3 years of related work experience
Approximately 1-3 years of technical architecture experience
Basic knowledge of general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance
Awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance issues affecting clients related to privacy and data protection, such as PCI DSS, GLBA, Basel II, EU Data Protection Directive, International Cross Border, and U.S. State Data Privacy Laws
Working knowledge of operating systems, virtual machine environments, mainframe security packages, and relational database management systems
Willingness to travel to meet client needs
Valid driver's license in the US
Willing to pursue related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA

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What you can expect from Optiv

A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
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.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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