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Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security

$135k-185k/hr•Full-timeRemote

location_on626, North Oakland Street, Virginia Square, Ballston, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22203, United States

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Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Consultant will be pivotal to problem definition and discovery of the overall solution and guide teams on project processes and deliverables. This individual will drive the technical relationship with our customers and partners by providing advanced architecture, implementation, and operational support.

As an industry leader and a leader of technical excellence, you will provide exceptional services and support to strategic clients, setting the bar for others to aspire to. You will work with customers to help them articulate their business requirements and translate those requirements into security features and functionality. Additionally, you will assist with the development of cyber engagement plans, rationalize different security solutions against requirements, risk, and constraints, and deliver and lead other consultants in complex projects.

About Optiv

Optiv is committed to inclusive values through our Employee Resource Groups and offers a work/life balance, professional training resources, and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects. We encourage employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities through Optiv Chips In. We provide the ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely or from home where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Work location

Work model: Remote

626, North Oakland Street, Virginia Square, Ballston, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22203, United States

Arlington, Virginia

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Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleGuide teams on project processes and deliverables
  • check_circleProvide advanced architecture, implementation, and operational support
  • check_circleArticulate business requirements and translate them into security features
  • check_circleDevelop cyber engagement plans to help clients execute strategies
  • check_circleRationalize security solutions against requirements, risk, and constraints
  • check_circleLead other consultants in complex projects
  • check_circlePresent to large groups and handle difficult client questions
  • check_circleDrive technical relationships with customers and partners
  • check_circleDefine problem statements and discover overall solutions for clients

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's degree and 10-15 years of related work experience
  • verified8-10 years of technical architecture experience
  • verifiedExpertise in EDR, MDM, and Application Control technologies
  • verifiedPrimary expertise with Microsoft Defender and Intune
  • verifiedExperience with CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Tanium, Microsoft
  • verifiedKnowledge of Security Architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF, O-ESA)
  • verifiedStrong understanding of networking, OS fundamentals, and security technologies
  • verifiedKnowledge of regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, GLBA, etc.)
  • verifiedValid driver's license in the US and valid passport required
  • verifiedHold or willing to pursue CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA certifications

Benefits & Perks

check_circleWork/life balancecheck_circleProfessional training resourcescheck_circleVolunteer opportunities through Optiv Chips Incheck_circleAbility to work remotely or from home

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: endpoint detection and response, mobile device management, application control, microsoft defender, intune, microsoft on-prem services, microsoft cloud services, crowdstrike, tanium, sabsa.

Education: Bachelor's degree required with 10-15 years of related work experience.

Frequently asked questions about Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv

What does a Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv will guide teams on project processes and deliverables; provide advanced architecture, implementation, and operational support; articulate business requirements and translate them into security features; and develop cyber engagement plans to help clients execute strategies.
What are the requirements for this Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security role?expand_more
Optiv is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of related work experience; 8-10 years of technical architecture experience; Expertise in EDR, MDM, and Application Control technologies; Primary expertise with Microsoft Defender and Intune; Experience with CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Tanium, Microsoft; and Knowledge of Security Architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF, O-ESA).
What is the salary range for Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv?expand_more
The advertised salary range for Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv is $135k-185k/hr.
Where is the Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security role at Optiv located?expand_more
Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv is based in 626, North Oakland Street, Virginia Square, Ballston, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22203, United States. This is a remote role.
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Optiv has listed this Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security role as remote.
How much experience is required for this Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security role?expand_more
Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv typically requires 10–15 years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security role at Optiv?expand_more
Key skills for Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv include endpoint detection and response; mobile device management; application control; microsoft defender; intune; microsoft on-prem services; microsoft cloud services; and crowdstrike.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required with 10-15 years of related work experience.
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Principal Consultant - Endpoint Security at Optiv is part of the Information Technology job category on Recrutus.