The Technical Director should be a seasoned veteran on technology consulting, platform selection, implementation as well as leading teams and projects; must have multiple successful implementations. This Director will be responsible for mentoring and delivering technical teams that are in-house, near-shore or offshore.
This individual will drive the technical relationship with our partners by providing strategic leadership for the organization as it relates to architecture, implementation and operational support of projects.
How you'll make an impact:
- Provide thought leadership internally and externally by writing blog posts, articles, white papers or hosting webinars.
- Scout and suggest innovative marketing channels and tactics to grow the business of our client.
- Work with sales teams to deliver consultative conversations with customers and operate as the "tip of the spear" for Optiv Services.
- Architect solutions to ensure that the customer's risk transformation requirements are met.
- Assist with development of cyber engagement plans for customers which will enable them to execute upon strategies.
- Articulate conceptual, logical and physical solutions on the behalf of Optiv for the development of a proposal.
- Oversee and direct the delivery of security strategy execution as part of a broader Enterprise or IS/IT Architecture which encompass People, Process and Technology components.
- Undertake Threat, Vulnerability and Risk analysis methodologies/techniques and the interpretation/application of their output in the definition of Security Architectures.
- Recognized expert across multiple solution areas.
- Able to deliver and lead other consultants in complex projects.
- Comfortable leading discussions with Client executives on broad as well as specific subject matter.
- Able to present to large groups. Speaks as an authority.
- Can handle difficult questions and consistently wins support from client audiences.
- Ability to envision consulting approach and deliverables for new areas of work for Optiv.
- Can modify and change methodologies as required.
- Broad awareness of the security/ technology space as a whole.
- Establishes industry expertise through writing, speaking or online presence.
- Contributor to industry groups and/or publications.
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What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree and approximately 10-15 years of related work experience.
- Approximately 8-10 years of technical architecture experience or in-depth consulting and implementation experience.
- High degree of business acumen.
- A deep understanding of SOC processes, standards, and frameworks including but not limited to NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and more.
- High degree of knowledge of security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance.
- Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, UNIX, mainframe), security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.) and application programming/scripting languages (C, Java, Perl, Shell).
- Strong understanding 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.
- Technical architecture experience integrating data protection software into clients' infrastructure; network architecture design, implementation and administration.
- 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 where applicable.
- The successful candidate must hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
- Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality.
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 (EEO). All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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