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Consultant I - Data Governance & Protection | Remote, USA

Frisco, TXFriscoTexasUnited StatesNorth AmericaApril 10, 2025

At Optiv, we’re on a mission to help our clients make their businesses more secure. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in a truly essential industry. Join us.Who we are looking for: Optiv is currently looking for a Security Consultant (Data Governance & Protection) to join our team. This team is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining solutions to protect customer data and identity platforms. This position demands in-depth experience in Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, as well as a number of third-party data security solutions (e.g. Varonis or STEALTHbits). Additionally, this position requires the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

How you will make an impact:

    • The Security Consultant has ultimate responsibility for all post-sales service delivery within the Solution Area. The Consultant maintains direct ownership and accountability for the Center of Excellence (COE) technical delivery quality.

Qualifications for success:

    • 2+ years of solid understanding of Information Security and IT controls, HIPAA, Joint Commission, NIST and ISO frameworks, and other information security governing bodies. 
    • 3+ years of experience in Active Directory permissions and security role-based models. 
    • 2+ years of experience in auditing data repositories including file servers, Office 365, and major NAS platforms (e.g., NetApp, EMC, and Hitachi). 
    • Experience in Active Directory complex multi-forest environments. 
    • Experience with ADFS, Group Policy, and PowerShell required. 
    • Expertise in Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (AAD) 
    • Expertise with the following network protocols: LDAP, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TCP/IP 
    • Must have knowledge of Active Directory concepts and configuration security groups, inherited rights, delegation, OU structure, object types and attributes. 
    • Ability to create and manage group policies including GPO precedence, enforcement and blocking. 
    • Have a strong understanding of the following: Identity management account and entitlement lifecycle; federated identity management; on-boarding and off-boarding; privilege accumulation; role-based access control (RBAC); Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA).
    • Microsoft or third-party security certifications. 
    • Experience in healthcare/financial services setting preferred. 
    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, or related discipline highly desired.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL administration highly desired.
    • Data governance vendor delivery certifications highly desired.
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With Optiv you can expect:• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Affinity groups including, Black Employee Network, Disabled Employee Network, Latino Employee Network, Optiv Pride (LGBTQIA+), Veterans Support Network, and Women's Network.• Work/life balance. We offer “Recharge” a flexible, time-off program that encourages eligible employees to take the time they need to recharge • Professional training resources, including tuition reimbursement• 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 remote/from home (where applicable)If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations - Managed Services, and Identity and Data Management.Optiv 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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