Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in IT Security OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 11 years of experience in IT Security * At least 6 years of experience with relevant information security teams, such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, threat hunting, application security, and/or Information security consulting * Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors. * Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems * Experience leading cross-functional teams. * Experience interacting at the executive level. * At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace. * At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership. * Willing to travel up to/at least (10%) of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CCSP). * Minimum of 15+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management and cybersecurity domains, including significant leadership roles overseeing large-scale IAM initiatives. * Demonstrated experience leading IAM implementations using platforms like ServiceNow, Ping Identity, PingOne, and Splunk. * Proven expertise in RBAC design, enterprise identity governance, cloud IAM migrations, and multi-factor authentication frameworks. * Experience managing large, complex projects involving cross-functional teams and aligning IAM strategies with enterprise architecture frameworks. * Deep understanding of identity best practices, cloud-based identity services, IAM analytics, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, Zero Trust frameworks). * Experience in retail-specific authentication solutions, particularly in store-based environments. * Demonstrable capability in agile CI/CD development practices within the identity and cybersecurity domains. Leadership Competencies: * Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. * Exceptional communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and technical teams. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with a track record of successful project and operational delivery. Location & Travel: * Hybrid in Chantilly or Deerfield with occasional travel based on organizational needs. Candidates in the DC area will receive priority consideration. Why Join Us? This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive innovation in identity management, directly enhancing the security posture and operational efficiency of our enterprise. We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Salary Range $165900 - $282200 / Salaried