Practice Manager - Application Security

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.In your role at Optiv, you’ll be inspired by a team of the brightest business and technical minds in cybersecurity. We are passionate champions for our clients and know from experience that the best solutions for our clients’ needs come from working hard together. As part of our team, your voice matters, and you will do important work that has an impact, on people, businesses, and nations. Our industry and our company move fast, and you can be sure that you will always have room to learn and grow. We’re proud of our team and the important work we do to build confidence for a more connected world.The Practice Manager is responsible for the overall project lifecycle and all delivery performed by their team of consultants within the Technical domain.  This includes tactical project management, oversight and delivery, helping ensure projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and at a high caliber. The Practice Manager is the primary point of escalation for client issues during a project. This role actively contributes to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. Works closely with customers, consultants and project analysts. The Practice Manager is also closely involved in helping mentor, develop and evaluate consultants

Job description

• Delivery of engagements that encompass multiple disciplines, such as application and offensive security.
• Lead a geographically diverse team of consultants responsible for executing web and mobile application security testing, code reviews and offensive security related functions.
• Partner with teams across the organization to help deliver on engagements where multiple specialties are required (e.g., Application security, Offensive Security, Vulnerability remediation, Incident response, etc.)
• Lead Consultant team to success through strong mentorship & guidance
• Maintain clear visibility of consultants’ workloads and utilization to support optimal resource allocation
• Contribute and drive thought leadership within area of expertise
• Drive to successful scoping and delivery of complex custom Services offerings
• Identify gaps in current delivery models and support leadership in resourcing, training, recruiting, and hiring to meet the needs of the business
• Ensure consultants are receiving necessary training, skills development, and growth opportunities for continued career enhancement

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or higher degree or its equivalent in certifications or work experience - with a preference in STEM, Computer Science, Cyber Security, etc.
• Practical experience in an application security role with manual testing
• Previous job experience in an information security consulting services role
• Understanding of software security architecture and design
• Ability to work with diverse and dynamic teams
• Experience driving/overseeing projects of varying scope and size; complex initiatives from framing the problem, conducting research / analysis to building the business and operational plans through to driving execution to success is required
• Strong leadership and communication skills – written and verbal -- to work with clients at various levels, well-versed with business and technical discussions
• Integrated thinker with ability to apply intuition, experience, and judgement to the available data.   

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.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. • 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 remote/from home (where applicable)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.