Senior IT Governance Lead

ActioNet, Inc.; Suitland (MD); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education and Professional Training

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Referral and MeritRecognition

Employee Assistance and Identity Theft

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ActioNet in Suitland, MD, seeks a Senior IT Governance Lead/Manager to design and mature our enterprise governance program, aligning IT with business strategy and ensuring compliance.

You will implement COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500 and 27001 across cloud and data environments, lead audits and third-party governance, and report IT performance to executives.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Admin or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience: 7–10+ years in IT governance, risk, audit, or enterprise tech strategy.
• Framework mastery: COBIT, ITIL 4, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT governance frameworks across systems, cloud, and data architectures.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to ensure roadmaps support goals and ROI.
• Identify, assess, and report IT risks; oversee compliance with SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, and DISA.

Skills

IT governance

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

C-suite liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

COBIT

ITIL 4

ISO/IEC 38500

ISO/IEC 27001

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Senior IT Governance Lead / Manager

Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week on-site - Suitland, MD

Salary: 182,000- 228,000

Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Governance Lead to establish, maintain, and mature our enterprise IT governance framework. In this role, you will align technology operations with corporate business strategy, ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, and implement frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500) to optimize value delivery, mitigate IT risks, and maintain accountability across all technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT governance frameworks across systems, cloud infrastructure, and data architectures.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with business unit leaders and IT leadership to ensure technology roadmaps directly support long-term corporate goals and deliver measurable ROI.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, assess, and report on IT-related business risks. Oversee compliance with industry standards, legal mandates, and internal policies (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, DISA).
• Policy & Oversight: Develop, review, and enforce IT policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data governance guidelines. Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Audit & Third-Party Governance: Direct internal and external IT audits, lead remediation efforts, and monitor vendor/third-party security and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Governance Committees: Lead and facilitate IT Steering Committee meetings, presenting executive reports on IT performance, portfolio investments, and compliance posture.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience: 7–10+ years of experience in IT governance, IT risk management, IT audit, or enterprise technology strategy.
• Framework Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in COBIT, ITIL 4, ISO/IEC 38500, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Technical Breadth: Strong foundational knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), cybersecurity controls, and data lifecycle management.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business impacts for C-suite executives and board members.
• Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week on-site - Suitland, MD

Preferred Certifications

• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional or TOGAF Certification

Core Capabilities

• Advanced and Managed IT Services
• Agile Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity
• Health IT
• C4ISR & SIGINT
• Data Center Engineering & Operations
• Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability Insurance