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Shelby Bell

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Director, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Shelby Bell is a seasoned leader with 35 years of experience across the VA, DoD, and U. S. Congress. As Director of ICAM at the Department of Veterans Affairs, she specializes in translating complex cybersecurity policy. She is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Drawing from her extensive military background, she focuses on building and leading teams characterized by trust, commitment to collaboration, and a shared vision. She is dedicated to advancing departmental priorities to achieve long-term organizational goals and support the mission of serving veterans.

Unique fact: Shelby is a former U. S. Army Battalion Commander, where she was responsible for 400 soldiers and 50 civilians.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities

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Identity-First Security
As Director of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) for the VA, this is the central focus of her professional work and headline.
Cybersecurity Policy
Her profile highlights a key skill in translating complex cybersecurity policy into understandable terms for stakeholders in government and defense.
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Career

Work history

6-2013
Director, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
3-2021 - 1-2022
Co-Chair ICAM Governance Working Group
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1-2009 - 7-2013
Director, Quality and Performance, Office of Information and Technology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
6-2005 - 9-2006
Executive to the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and Comptroller
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and Comptroller
6-2003 - 6-2005
Battalion Commander
US Army
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Education
2019 - 2021
Master of Science - MS
University of Maryland Global Campus
2013 - 2014
Federal Acquisition Program/Project Manager (FAC P/PM)
VA Acquisition Center
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