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NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator) · 1 month ago

Vice President of Technology and Security

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator) is focused on transforming government innovation through technology. The Vice President of Technology & Security is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the enterprise technology ecosystem, overseeing IT operations, cybersecurity, data architecture, and ensuring alignment with business priorities and federal requirements.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

CybersecurityData ArchitectureEnterprise SystemsProgram ManagementCloud TechnologiesVendor ManagementCompliance FrameworksStakeholder EngagementLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

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

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

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 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

Benefits

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

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

Company

NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)

National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) harvests innovative technology from the commercial and non-defense marketplace, ensuring the development of better, cheaper, and faster defense capabilities.

Founded in 2014

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees