Vice President of Technology and Security

TheVice President of Technology and Security leadsthe organization’s enterprise technology ecosystem, overseeing cybersecurity, AI strategy, enterprise systems, application development, infrastructure, data architecture, and systems integration for regulated government and defense environments. TheVPensures technology capabilities are secure, scalable, compliant, and resilient while supporting business growth, program execution, and the management of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other sensitive data.

This role is not aboutmaintaininglegacy operations or incremental change. It is an opportunity to help take a mission-built defense firm into its next phaseof growthby developing the technology capabilities, platforms, and operational backbonerequiredtoremove the barriers fromgovernment innovation and execution. AsInnovasexpands into new lines of business, this position will driveAIenablement&intelligent automationfor scalewithout proportional expense,along withplatform development thatdeliversmarket-ready solutions for the defense and federal ecosystem.

This is active engagement in the work itself, building systems that modernize operations, strengthen execution, and create measurable impact in complex environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic technology executive and builder who isenergized by solving complex operational challenges and with the ability to transform emerging technologies into scalable capabilities that advance the mission. This leader builds, the capability, not just the output – they lead through others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technology & Systems LeadershipTechnology & Systems Leadership

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

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

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

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

• Lead technology integrations for new lines of business as they are added.Identifydatasecurity, identityconsolidationand systems rationale across multiple environments.

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 tomaintaina single sourceof truth.

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

Data Strategy, Governance & Architecture

• Build andmaintainsecure 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,identityand 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 asrequired.

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

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

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

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Lead all IT operations, including service delivery, helpdesk support, cloud environments,on-premiseinfrastructure, 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.

• Maintainbusiness 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