Our client is seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead engineering operations, technology strategy, and technical delivery across multiple business lines.
This is a unique player-coach leadership opportunity for a senior technology professional who combines executive leadership capabilities with deep hands-on expertise in telecommunications, VoIP, networking, cybersecurity, and mission-critical communications systems. The successful candidate will help shape long-term technology strategy while remaining actively engaged in technical planning, architecture, and operational execution.
Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM
Please Note: Local candidates are strongly preferred
**Hybrid consideration may be available for highly qualified candidates**
Responsibilities:
- Translate business goals into actionable engineering roadmaps and technical initiatives.
- Support cybersecurity initiatives, risk mitigation efforts, and infrastructure hardening activities.
- Oversee daily engineering operations, project execution, resource planning, and budget management.
- Ensure technology platforms remain reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant with applicable standards.
- Develop and execute technology strategies aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineering personnel while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
- Participate in customer engagements, technical presentations, and business development efforts when required.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, customers, and stakeholders on strategic initiatives and technology investments.
- Lead engineering teams responsible for communications, networking, cybersecurity, and managed technology services.
- Provide technical leadership for telecommunications infrastructure, voice technologies, network architecture, and secure communications solutions.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain government security clearance.
- Strong understanding of technology strategy, project execution, budgeting, and resource management.
- 7+ years of engineering leadership experience managing technical teams and complex technology initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications, networking, communications infrastructure, or related engineering disciplines.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams while remaining technically involved in projects and operational activities.
- Strong technical expertise in: Telecommunications systems, Voice over IP (VoIP), Secure voice communications, IP networking and Cybersecurity.
Preferred Skills:
- Existing security clearance or prior clearance eligibility experience.
- Experience supporting government, defense, or highly regulated environments.
- Prior executive leadership experience within a small to mid-sized technology organization.
- Experience supporting public safety communications, emergency communications, or Next Generation 911 (NG911) environments.
- Experience within managed services, telecommunications service providers, government contracting, or mission-critical communications organizations.
Work Environment:
- Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
Benefits & Perks:
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Performance-based bonus potential