This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

Optiv+ClearShark is seeking a Principal Consultant to build, lead, and delivery compliance focused cybersecurity and IT advisory services. This person will primarily focus on Zero Trust and other cybersecurity topics and is expected to be passionate at providing trustworthy and accurate advisory services to a range of Federal and non-Federal customers. This person will have significant leeway in developing new advisory services as necessary to meet customer expectations.

How you'll make an impact

Engagement Delivery

• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with no direct oversight.

• Lead discussions with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.

• Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Consultants on sophisticated tasking.

• Lead technical discussions with the client to understand their engineering requirements.

• Lead the technical support strategy for clients during and after project implementation.

• Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.

• Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.

• Consistently self-review work to identify and improve approaches for producing high-quality work.

• Review work of Associate, Level I, and Level II Consultants to assist in their approach for producing high-quality work.

Engagement Management

• Monitor and approve timecards and expense reports for team members.

• Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate, Level I, and Level II Consultants.

• Perform annual performance reviews for each team member, as well as quarterly feedback sessions.

• Report any issues with the team to Principal leadership, as well as any kudos or positive feedback.

Sales and Client Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.

• Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.

• Lead the communication of technical concepts effectively to clients.

• Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.

Talent Development

• Demonstrate proactive engagement in obtaining and maintaining certifications and cultivating technical proficiency in accordance with industry standards.

• Provide input to leadership on needed training and development.

• Proactively engage with mentors for assistance and guidance as necessary.

• Provide training opportunities to team members in various growth areas.

Strategy, Brand Leadership, and Operations

• Contribute to thought leadership exercises about Optiv + ClearShark’s services portfolio, to include but not limited to: blog posts, social media engagement, workshops, and panels.

• Oversee the creation of new Standard Operating Procedures.

• Provide Principal leadership with areas of opportunity to expand the Optiv + ClearShark services portfolio.

What we are looking for

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance if deemed necessary in the future

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or at least 8 years of related work experience.

• Expert understanding of cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.

• CISSP and CGEIT certifications preferred

• Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.

• Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.

• Experience in leadership concepts and ideas.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Experience leading teams, preferably having handled tasking, resolving personnel issues, and providing actionable feedback.

• Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

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What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .

• 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 + ClearShark is an equal opportunity employer. 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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