Optiv Security Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Optiv.
Optiv
Threat Analyst
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview involved a deep dive into my experience with threat analysis, how I spot and evaluate threats, and my problem-solving abilities. I also had to show off my knowledge of security tools and methods.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about a time you found and stopped a cyber threat.
- What difficulties come with being a Threat Analyst?
- What abilities are key for a Threat Analyst?
Optiv
Security Analyst
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The whole process spanned two months and had 5 interview rounds. Sometimes an interview slot would be cancelled and rescheduled for the next week, especially if your notice period was long. HR wasn't upfront with the offer initially and was quite rude, basically saying it was final. They'd keep you engaged throughout the process and only present the offer near the end of your notice period. I found out they screen many candidates and keep them waiting for various reasons, as three people from my team also interviewed with them. My strong advice is to only join if you have no other options, even if they offer you more money.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about normal interview questions related to your field.
Optiv
Threat Analyst
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved two rounds. The first was with a Manager and I cleared it. The second round was with a Senior Manager. The interview was terminated because I apparently violated the code of conduct by mentioning a client's name. The Senior Manager stated they wanted to teach me about my mistake. When I accepted and apologized, and tried to explain, they became upset with me. The entire interview lasted only 2-5 minutes. I briefly mentioned my professional background and was then out of the interview. I did not expect a Senior Manager with 18-20 years of experience to treat me this way, which was unprofessional and unethical.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you introduce yourself and tell me about your background?
Optiv Security Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Optiv interview reports.
“In which applications or services is Diffie Hellman encryption typically used?”
Read reports →“Describe AWS's approach to server failure management.”
Read reports →“How can a bank secure its finances and online presence?”
Read reports →“Explain how AWS manages servers for fast transaction latency.”
Read reports →“What steps and actions would you take if 1000 hosts were infected with malware?”
Read report →“What's your understanding of domain admin?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about protocol ports?”
Read report →“How do you approach monitoring systems for threats?”
Read report →“Can you describe a table top exercise for common ports during a brute force attack?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Optiv interview reports.