Senior IT Governance Lead

Actionet Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education and Professional Training

FSA

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

ActioNet seeks a Senior IT Governance Lead/Manager to establish and mature our enterprise IT governance framework. You will align IT operations with business strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement COBIT, ITIL 4, and ISO standards to optimize value and reduce risk.

Responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, aligning roadmaps with goals, overseeing audits and third-party governance, and reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of IT governance, IT risk management, IT audit, or enterprise technology strategy.
• Demonstrated expertise in COBIT, ITIL 4, ISO/IEC 38500, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and cybersecurity controls.
• Proven ability to translate technical risks into clear business impacts for executives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT governance frameworks across systems, cloud, and data architectures.
• Partner with business leaders to align IT roadmaps with corporate goals and ROI.
• Identify, assess, and report IT risks; oversee compliance with SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, DISA.
• Develop, review, and enforce IT policies, SOPs, and data governance guidelines; define KPIs and KRIs.
• Direct audits, lead remediation, and monitor third-party SLAs and security.
• Lead IT Steering Committee meetings and present executive reports on performance and compliance.

Skills

IT governance

Risk management

Strategic alignment

Leadership

Communication

C-suite storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

COBIT

ITIL 4

ISO/IEC 38500

ISO/IEC 27001

Job description

Job Title: Senior IT Governance Lead / Manager

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

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.

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

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.

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

• Medical Insurance
• Vision 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

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.

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