Government Security Manager - Reston

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. 

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 broad—you'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

• Industry Exposure: As the leader of government security, you'll regularly interact with government security officials and compliance experts, widening your network and gaining crucial industry insights.
• Knowledge Expansion: By staying current with the latest federal regulations and security standards, you'll continually augment your knowledge of both emergent threats and innovative mitigation strategies for government platforms.
• Leadership Development: Leading a diverse team of security experts in GRC, engineering, and operations, you'll have ample opportunities to refine your leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic Influence: You'll have the chance to influence the company's overall security strategy, translating your insights into actions that make a real difference in securing our most critical customer base.

Things You'll Do

• Lead Team and Drive GRC: Lead a small team with expertise in GRC, Security Engineering, and Operations. You'll drive the continuous monitoring and authorization processes required for FedRAMP High and IL4 certifications.
• Enhance Platform Security: Build and implement comprehensive security solutions across product, cloud, and infrastructure areas to meet federal requirements.
• Manage Vulnerability and Operations: Establish and maintain an effective vulnerability management system, conducting regular checks and swiftly acting upon detected issues. You'll als