Westat · 5 days ago
Vice President, Information Security (Hybrid)
MD - Bethesda
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $238K/yr
10+ years expWestat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, and they are seeking a Vice President, Information Security to oversee and manage the organization's information security program. This role involves developing security policies and strategies to protect the company's data and systems from cyber threats, as well as leading a team of security professionals.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute a comprehensive information security strategy
Communicate security risks and strategies to senior leadership
Create and maintain an annual budget for information security
Work closely with business units and departments, including legal
Conduct annual performance reviews and develop professional development plans
Provide coaching, leadership, and professional development for staff
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., NIST, CMMC, FISMA, ISO27001, HIPAA, GDPR)
Oversee compliance documentation (e.g., SSP, POA&M)
Develop and implement risk mitigation plans
Maintain a comprehensive inventory of IT and information assets
Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards
Develop and maintain an incident response plan and conduct drills
Lead incident response efforts for detection, containment, and remediation
Plan and oversee annual penetration testing activities
Oversee the design and implementation of secure IT architecture
Develop and deliver training programs to promote security awareness
Qualification
Required
10 years of information security leadership experience in a government contracting environment
Demonstrated technical expertise in cloud security models, as well as in depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, CMMC, FISMA, ISO27001, FedRAMP)
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills, this includes experience leading large departments, including mentorship and professional development of staff
Experience in managing security operations, incident response, and risk management
Proven ability to manage budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and oversee third-party vendors
Ability to demonstrate strategic vision combined with experience developing and executing business strategy
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as zero trust architecture, AI/ML security
Expertise in cloud native security and application security
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Leave (20 days per year)
Sick Leave (10 days per year)
Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year)
Professional Development
Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Accident Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Company
Westat
Westat is a professional research firm in the social science and statistical industries.
1001-5000 employees
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President & CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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