Haider Haimus Edgewater National Security Sector President

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. (“Edgewater”), a leading enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and systems engineering provider for the U.S. Government, announces that Haider Haimus has joined the company as National Security Sector President
  
In this role, Haimus will lead the strategic direction, operations, and growth of Edgewater’s national security portfolio, supporting mission-critical clients across the law enforcement, homeland security, and intelligence communities. He will focus on expanding Edgewater’s presence, driving innovation, and ensuring delivery excellence across key federal programs. 

“I’m honored to join Edgewater as National Security Sector President. The company’s mission-driven culture and commitment to innovation deeply resonate with me, and I’m excited to lead efforts that support our nation’s most critical security priorities. I look forward to working with this exceptional team to drive impact across the federal landscape,” said Haimus. 

“I’m thrilled to welcome Haider to Edgewater as we complete the build-out of our sector leadership model,” said Tom Ferrando, Edgewater’s CEO. “Haider’s impressive record of growth, delivery, and leadership in the federal space—especially across defense and civilian mission sets—will be instrumental as we continue to serve the evolving needs of our national security clients.” 
  
Haimus joins Edgewater with more than 24 years of experience in federal sales, operations, and strategic growth. Most recently, he served as an executive at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he led business development and client engagement with federal agencies including the Department of State and the Office of Personnel Management. During his time at AWS, he successfully revitalized key accounts, expanded service offerings across cloud, professional services, and AWS Marketplace, and secured multiple high-value contracts. 
  
Prior to AWS, Haimus held senior roles at Accenture Federal Services, where he led business development efforts for the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Courts—securing multimillion-dollar awards, including a $1.8B IT services IDIQ and a $100M BPA. He also helped shape strategic programs such as the $118M Data Replication Engineering and Management (DREAM) contract at the Department of State. Haimus has also held leadership positions at Buchanan & Edwards and Salient CRGT, where he managed teams of over 350 professionals and oversaw revenue portfolios of $70M+ across key government sectors. 

Haimus holds a BS in Management Information Systems and International Business from the University of Virginia and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. He is also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Power Platform Certified, and a Project Management Professional (PMP).  
  
About Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. 
Edgewater is a venture-capital-backed provider of enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and professional services with a proven track record of excellence supporting federal customers in energy, health, and law enforcement sectors. A seven-time Washington Post Top Workplaces awardee and six-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, Edgewater maintains CMMI and ISO certifications. Its motto, “Our People… Your Edge,” reflects the company’s commitment to its employees as its greatest asset. Visit www.EdgewaterIT.com for more information. 
  
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