Vice President, IT and Security

Job Description

Job Title: VP, IT and Security

Location: Remote, travel as needed

Security Clearance: None, must have ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance

We question. We listen. We adapt.

Be honest. Be pragmatic.

Omni Federal, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company's innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation.

Why Omni?

• Environment of Autonomy

• Innovative Commercial Approach

• People over process

In this role you will provide full oversight, vision and leadership for developing, managing and maintaining OMNI Enterprise IT, physical, and personnel security and compliance programs. Emphasis within this role is focused on strategy and solutions which not only meet regulatory requirements, but also deliver business value. Ideal candidates for this role will be those that have outstanding subject matter expertise, excellent communication skills, and are able to build strong partnerships with business leaders. This leader will have the ability to recruit and build high performance teams while driving customer, business and employee focused initiatives utilizing innovative technical solutions and digital transformation.

Position Description (what you will do)

• Enterprise IT Cybersecurity & Compliance: Provide strategic leadership for enterprise cybersecurity, information assurance, and IT compliance programs, driving security governance, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, incident response, and resilience across all Company locations.

• Enterprise Physical, Personnel Security & Compliance: Provide strategic leadership for enterprise physical and personnel security and compliance programs, driving risk mitigation, governance, regulatory compliance, and protection of Company personnel, facilities, assets, and operations across all locations.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience

• Expert level understanding of compliance and security requirements related to being a US federal government contractor to include but not limited to FAR, DFARS, and CMMC related requirements.

• Provide expertise regarding regulatory compliance, security investigations, insider threat, supply chain management and contractual language.

• Direct the management of the Company's IT security policies and programs and ensure alignment within IT, corporate security and other corporate and business functions.

• Ability to think and act strategically at an executive level while maintaining the hands on skillset necessary to function within a mid-size company with 500+ employees

• Lead IT Cybersecurity & Physical Security including personnel at all Company locations in the identification, development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, processes, and programs designed to reduce company risk. Quickly respond to any IT security incidents, and limit exposure to liability in all areas related to cyber security and information assurance.

• In partnership with the compliance team, define, develop and maintain the IT and Security policy portfolio to ensure overall policy alignment with corporate priorities.

• Identify and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in local or federal law or contractual agreements.

• Creatively and independently provide resolution to security problems in a cost-effective manner.

• Direct data spill remediation efforts within IT and maintain data spill standard operating procedures

• Engage senior and functional Company leaders in setting the Company's IT security strategy and in reviewing and implementing appropriate IT security policies and practices throughout the organization. Advise business units on integrating security within tailored IT solutions.

• Support merger and acquisition activities assessing the security, compliance, and technical capabilities of the target organization. Must perform and guide due diligence, with the support of their team, to identify any potential risks, opportunities, and challenges associated with integration.

Nice to Have:

• Appropriate industry certifications such as CCISO, CISSP, CISM and/or CRISC certifications are preferred

• A Masters degree in a related field is preferred

Our team is always hungry for more – more knowledge, more problem solving, more growth, more innovation, and, ultimately, customer success. This hunger and hustle fuel our determination to excel in everything we do. It’s not just about meeting established goals; it’s about exceeding them. We take immense pride in applying our expertise in cutting-edge technologies and our ability to adapt to emerging trends directly to the users in the field, as our nation’s protectors deserve nothing less.

Omni Federal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Omni Federal is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.

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About Omni Federal

Omni Federal, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company's innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation.