Government Security Manager - Reston

At Qualtrics, we create software the worlds best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platformwe 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 conventionbut 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, youll be part of a nimble group thats 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 wont have to look to find growth opportunitiesready or not, theyll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, were on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think thats work worth doing.

Government Security Manager - Reston

Why We Have This Role

Qualtrics operates in a world where security threats are evolving, and being as secure as possible is paramount, especially for our government customers. As the Government Security Manager , you will lead a specialized team tasked with protecting our products and infrastructure for U.S. Federal customers. Your team will focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) , Security Engineering , and Operations to achieve and maintain government authorizations like FedRAMP High and IL4 . You'll maintain company-wide security standards, lead a skilled team, and collaborate across business units to address complex security challenges. The impact of your role is broadyou'll help protect sensitive customer data, uphold the company's reputation, and ensure ongoing secure service delivery for our most demanding clients.

How You'll Find Success

• Proactive Leadership : Take the initiative, understand the expected outcome, get the necessary context, and work entrepreneurially to achieve security goals for our government platform.
• Stellar Communication : Communicate effectively at all levels and influence appropriately to build trust within your team and across the business.
• Security Expertise : Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the security standards and controls required for government authorizations, particularly FedRAMP High and IL4 .
• Collaboration Skills : Work across various product units and government agencies to build strong relationships and drive security initiatives forward.
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving : Possess strong decision-making skills, able to tackle complex security and compliance issues swiftly and effectively.
• Continuous Learning : Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and mitigation strategies for the federal sector.

How You'll Grow

Things You'll Do

What We're Looking For On Your Resume

While we value the wealth of experience, we put more emphasis on your capability and the outcomes you've produced. For this role, these elements are particularly important :

Remember, it's not about how many years you've worked; it's about what you've achieved during that time that counts.

What You Should Know About This Team

Joining our team means stepping into a role that's vital, challenging, and deeply linked to Qualtrics' aim of reshaping industries by harnessing the power of Experience Management and AI.

Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits

The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model : Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple : we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact / recruiter know.

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