Government Security Manager - Reston

Qualtrics • Reston, VA

93d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers. When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a security context, particularly in compliance, engineering, and operations.
• Expertise in government security, including FedRAMP High and IL4 authorizations and relevant controls (e.g., NIST 800-53).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships across different business units and with government customers.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with examples of managing complex security or compliance issues in a government environment.
• Experience in defining and implementing security strategies that drive transformative outcomes for government customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team with expertise in GRC, Security Engineering, and Operations.
• Drive the continuous monitoring and authorization processes required for FedRAMP High and IL4 certifications.
• Build and implement comprehensive security solutions across product, cloud, and infrastructure areas to meet federal requirements.
• Establish and maintain an effective vulnerability management system, conducting regular checks and swiftly acting upon detected issues.
• Oversee the daily security operations for the government-specific environment.
• Define and enforce strict data protection protocols in accordance with federal standards.
• Collaborate closely with all areas of the business to support federal security initiatives.

Benefits

• Wellness Reimbursement: $300 per quarter for wellness activities.
• $1800 Experience bonus for personal experiences.
• Participation in QGroup Communities for support and advocacy.
• Hybrid work environment with three days in the office and flexibility for remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services