Optiv Cybersecurity Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Optiv.
Optiv
Security Consultant
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Take home Background check
Interview formats
Technical Other
So this was probably the worst interview I've ever had. It started with a recruiter call and then a basic tech interview with a manager. After that, they gave me a web application to do a pentest assessment on. The app was so badly configured that my usual tools didn't work. I told them about the issues and how to fix them, but they didn't know how. Even with the broken app, I managed to find several OWASP vulnerabilities and wrote a detailed report. I submitted it and was told I'd hear back quickly, but it took over two weeks and multiple follow-ups to get an automated rejection. The person who reviewed my report apparently usually discusses it with candidates, but that never happened. So I wasted over 20 hours on a broken app and report, and didn't even get feedback. The whole thing was really poorly handled and a total waste of my time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions about web application security were asked.
Optiv
Security Consultant
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
Went through 3 rounds starting with a recruiter call, then a technical interview. The final round involved presenting a pre-existing penetration test report to a Director and another Security Consultant. I got to the final stage but the objectives for the pen test presentation weren't clear beforehand. Didn't really like the leadership, and my presentation bombed. They offered me another chance to present a different report I'd written, but I turned it down. Didn't feel like the right place.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Optiv
Security Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Coding
It was an amazing experience. There were three technical rounds, one of which involved a CTF challenge. Additionally, there was one HR round. Make sure you are solid on the technical details listed in your CV. Be clear and confident in your answers. If you don't know something, don't be afraid to admit it, but still make an effort to work through it and discuss it to reach a conclusion.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you elaborate on the technical details listed in your CV?
- Can you discuss the technical aspects mentioned in your CV?
Optiv Cybersecurity Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Optiv interview reports.
“Could you discuss a recent cyber attack or data breach?”
Read reports →“Can you give a brief explanation of your report after the practical assessment?”
Read reports →“How would you manage a dissatisfied client?”
Read reports →“Describe a challenging customer interaction and your resolution.”
Read reports →“Could you tell us a bit about your background?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on the technical details listed in your CV?”
Read report →“Could you provide an overview of your resume?”
Read report →“Can you detail your experience with X technology?”
Read report →“Can you discuss the technical aspects mentioned in your CV?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Optiv interview reports.