Dean Irwin
About Dean Irwin
Dean Irwin is the Senior Director of Cyber Security at Maximus, with a career spanning multiple leadership roles in technology and cybersecurity across various companies.
Current Role at Maximus
Dean Irwin is currently serving as Senior Director Cyber Security at Maximus, starting his tenure in 2022. In this role, he is based in McLean, VA. Dean is responsible for driving cybersecurity initiatives and strategies to protect the organization's critical assets and infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Mobius
Before joining Maximus, Dean Irwin was the Vice President of Technology and Cybersecurity at Mobius. He held this position from 2017 to 2022, during which he was based in Alexandria, Virginia. His responsibilities included overseeing technology initiatives and cybersecurity strategies to ensure robust protection for the company’s digital assets.
Tenure at Scitor Corporation
From 2011 to 2017, Dean Irwin worked at Scitor Corporation as a Strategic Technology Executive. During his six-year tenure in Reston, Virginia, Dean was involved in leading technology strategies and aligning them with the company's long-term objectives.
Role at Northrop Grumman
Dean Irwin served as the Chief Technology Officer for the Commercial State & Local Group at Northrop Grumman from 2005 to 2008. Based in Chantilly, Virginia, Dean's role focused on developing technology strategies for commercial and local government sectors to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Dean Irwin holds a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, achieved in 1970. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in the same year.
Expertise in Technology and Cybersecurity
Dean Irwin has demonstrated expertise in identifying, developing, and applying emerging technologies to improve operational effectiveness. His experience includes directing the insertion of new technologies to enhance performance and services in the US Public Sector market. He has successfully led strategy, capture, and engineering management of complex programs valued between $100,000 and $2.4 billion.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Dean Irwin has entrepreneurial experience in taking solutions from concept startup to product maturity. He has worked with a diverse set of industry partners and government organizations to resolve mission-critical issues, highlighting his ability to innovate and lead within the technology sector.