[Hiring] Vice President of Technology and Security @NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)

The Vice President of Technology & Security provides strategic and operational leadership for the enterprise technology ecosystem, including data architecture, system integrations, contract lifecycle platforms, and member-facing systems that support regulated government environments. This role ensures all technology and security capabilities are scalable, resilient, compliant, and aligned with business priorities, program execution needs, and federal requirements, including systems that manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Confidential Data. This leader oversees IT operations, cybersecurity, data architecture, enterprise systems, and technology vendor management while working closely with business and program leaders to strengthen operational performance, support compliance, and enable organizational growth. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Technology & Systems Leadership Technology & Systems Leadership 

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide technology strategy that supports organizational growth, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. 

• Provide executive guidance on technology investments, modernization priorities, and digital transformation initiatives. 

• Establish enterprise standards for system architecture, resilience, performance, and service continuity. 

• Ensure technology programs are aligned with business needs, compliance obligations, and strategic objectives.  

Enterprise Systems, Integrations & Program Delivery 

• Lead enterprise system implementations, including CRM, ERP/finance, CLM, member platforms, and program management systems. 

• Direct system design, configuration, workflow mapping, and cross-functional adoption. 

• Oversee integration strategy using APIs, middleware, automation frameworks, and MDM principles to maintain a single source of truth. 

• Govern change management, system sustainability, documentation, and operational performance across all major platforms. 

Data Strategy, Governance & Architecture 

• Build and maintain secure and scalable data environments, including an enterprise data lake, data warehouses, and reporting ecosystems. 

• Define and enforce data governance standards covering taxonomy, metadata, lineage, retention, and quality. 

• Ensure data architecture supports analytics, forecasting, reporting, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities. 

• Strengthen data visibility, consistency, and reliability across business functions 

Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management 

• Lead the company’s cybersecurity program, including policy development, identity and access controls, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring. 

• Ensure compliance with federal frameworks, including NIST 800-171, CUI handling, DFARS requirements, CMMC readiness, and FedRAMP-aligned controls. 

• Develop systems and processes to manage Classified Data as required. 

• Own technology and cybersecurity risk management in alignment with federal and contractual requirements. 

• Oversee incident response, audit preparation, third-party security evaluations, and remediation planning. 

• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, compliance consultants, and government technology representatives. 

IT Operations & Infrastructure 

• Lead all IT operations, including service delivery, helpdesk support, cloud environments, on-premise infrastructure, network administration, and device management. 

• Implement ITIL-aligned processes for change control, ticket management, escalation, and operational workflow management. 

• Ensure reliable uptime, strong SLAs, and frictionless employee access to technology services. 

• Maintain business continuity, disaster recovery readiness, and long-term infrastructure modernization plans.  

Vendor, Contract & Platform Stewardship 

• Manage relationships with technology vendors, SaaS providers, MSPs, and system integrators. 

• Oversee contract evaluation, renewal strategy, licensing optimization, and cost management. 

• Establish a framework for build-versus-buy decisions and long-term platform lifecycle management. 

• Ensure vendor solutions meet performance, compliance, and security requirements. 

Team Leadership & Organizational Development 

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across IT operations, security, data architecture, systems administration, and enterprise applications. 

• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, documentation, and continuous improvement. 

• Strengthen cross-functional engagement and drive organization-wide adoption of technology and security practices. 

• Provide coaching, development, and clear expectations to ensure operational excellence and professional growth. 

Qualifications: 

Must be a U.S. citizen with an ability to obtain security clearance. 

 Education Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.  

 Experience and Skills  

• 12+ years of progressive leadership across IT, cybersecurity, data architecture, or enterprise systems in regulated or high-security environments.  

• Proven experience operating within government, DoD, defense-industrial base, or other compliance-driven sectors.  

• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing enterprise data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, MDM, and data governance programs.  

• Hands-on experience with large-scale system modernization, complex system integrations, and multi-platform digital transformation initiatives.  

• Proven success delivering full-lifecycle enterprise software implementations from inception through launch across multi-department, cross-functional environments.  

• Strong program management capabilities with extensive experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and technology evaluation.  

• Deep understanding of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-171, CMMC, DFARS, FedRAMP-aligned controls, and safeguarding requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).  

• Demonstrated ability to design, map, and integrate cross-functional workflows that improve scalability, efficiency, and data consistency.  

• Experience managing and developing technical teams across IT operations, security, data, and systems administration.  

• Proficiency with cloud-based enterprise technologies, IT infrastructure, and modern integration tools.  

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level collaboration skills.  

  Preferred Experience  

• Experience supporting CLM systems, CRM ecosystems (such as Salesforce), ERP/finance platforms, membership or subscription platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.  

• Background working with DoD agencies, federal program offices, GovTech organizations, or entities operating under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) environments.  

• Familiarity with professional services or consulting environments serving U.S. Government clients.  

• Experience with data integration platforms, automation frameworks, and enterprise reporting tools.  

• Advanced certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent. 

Location:  

• Remote 

Travel:  

• Travel for this position is estimated to be ≤40%

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

NSTXL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.   

 What We Offer: 

We strive to be one of the best places to work in America. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that include:  

• Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 92% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage  

• Vision Insurance: Fully covered  

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%  

• Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation   

• Other:  
• • Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid  
  • Voluntary Life  
  • Flexible & remote work structure  
  • Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support  
  • Community sponsorships  
  • Donation matching  
  • Professional development allowance   

If you need any accommodation for the interview process, please let us know when we contact you.  

We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. We are currently only open to remote employees residing in the following states: AL, FL, IN, MO, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WY.