Director, Global Defense and Intelligence Security Programs

Dell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell seeks a Director for Global Defense and Intelligence Security Programs in McLean, VA. You will own the security program portfolio, drive governance and metrics, and lead a dual-pillar organization across U.S. and international operations.

The role requires delivering executive-level briefings, managing classified initiatives, and mentoring senior security managers. This is a strategic leadership position within Dell Security & Resiliency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global defense and intelligence security programs.
• Ability to deliver executive-level briefings and governance materials.
• Experience with classified operations and sensitive programs.
• Proven leadership of geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global Defense & Intelligence security program portfolio, including prioritization, roadmap development, execution oversight, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain program governance, operating rhythms, metrics, and reporting to ensure effective oversight of compliance, risk, cost, and delivery milestones.
• Drive organizational rigor across classified and sensitive programs through standardized processes, documentation, audit readiness, and clear accountability models.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, dashboards, talking points, and decision materials for senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Translate complex security, regulatory, and operational topics into clear recommendations and actionable options for executive audiences.
• Lead a dual-pillar global security organization, including a U.S. pillar focused on NISP, ICD, and DFARS requirements and an international pillar focusing on NATO, FVEY, and foreign government security engagement.
• Oversee classified operations, secure facility governance, and classified contract compliance across multiple countries.
• Act as a senior partner to DCSA, Intelligence Community elements, and international government security authorities.
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing, geographically distributed teams, including team leads and senior security managers.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and cross-program impacts and elevate issues with well-structured executive recommendations.

Skills

Program management

Security leadership

Executive communication

Security compliance

Job description

Director, Global Defense and Intelligence Security Programs

The Dell Security & Resiliency organization manages the security risk across all aspects of Dell’s business. We are currently experiencing incredible growth to meet the security needs of the world’s largest technology company. With team members located in over 15 countries, you will have an excellent opportunity to influence the security culture at Dell and further develop your career.

Join us as a Director, Global Defense & Intelligence Security Programs on our Dell Security & Resiliency Team in McLean, VA to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you'll achieve:

This role serves as the global owner of Defense & Intelligence (D&I) security programs, accountable for the strategy, portfolio management, and execution of classified and sensitive security initiatives across the United States and key allied countries. The Director will operate as a senior security and program leader, ensuring programs are scalable, compliant, well governed, and aligned to business priorities. Success in this role requires strong program and portfolio management discipline, exceptional organizational capability, and the ability to develop and deliver executive-level materials and briefings to senior leaders, internal governance forums, and government stakeholders.

You will:

• Own and lead the global Defense & Intelligence security program portfolio, including prioritization, roadmap development, execution oversight, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain program governance, operating rhythms, metrics, and reporting to ensure effective oversight of compliance, risk, cost, and delivery milestones.
• Drive organizational rigor across classified and sensitive programs through standardized processes, documentation, audit readiness, and clear accountability models.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, dashboards, talking points, and decision materials for senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Translate complex security, regulatory, and operational topics into clear recommendations and actionable options for executive audiences.
• Lead a dual-pillar global security organization, including:
  • A U.S. pillar focused on NISP, ICD, and DFARS requirements.
  • An international pillar focused on NATO, FVEY, and foreign government security engagement.
• Oversee classified operations, secure facility governance (SCIF/SAPF and international equivalents), and classified contract compliance across multiple countries.
• Act as a senior partner to DCSA, Intelligence Community elements, and international government security authorities.
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing, geographically distributed teams, including team leads and senior security managers.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and cross-program impacts and elevate issues with well-structured executive recommendations.