VP of Engineering, Telecommunications & Public Safety Communications

Location: Winchester, VA (onsite; hybrid considered for candidates outside the area)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Level: Executive
Relocation assistance: Available
Visa sponsorship: Not available

About the Company
Our client is a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in unified communications and mission-critical network solutions for commercial and government clients. The company operates a Managed Services Provider (MSP) practice, a Federal Consulting practice, and a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) interoperability testing laboratory. The team is known for delivering reliable, secure, and innovative communications solutions and for a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity
This is a role for a technical leader who thrives on both sides of leadership: part strategic architect, part operational leader. As VP of Engineering, you will oversee engineering across the MSP, Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 test lab lines of business, ensuring every engagement meets the highest standards of reliability and security. You will stay hands-on technically while leading and developing the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Bridge strategy and execution: Translate company goals into engineering roadmaps and drive them through to successful deployment.
• Executive partnership: Work alongside company leadership to turn business requirements into technical plans.
• Operational oversight: Lead daily engineering operations with a focus on resource optimization, milestone delivery, and budget discipline.
• Security leadership: Oversee critical cybersecurity efforts, ensuring mission-critical communications platforms are hardened against emerging threats.
• Team development: Build a culture of excellence through coaching, performance management, and strategic talent acquisition.

Required Qualifications

• Telephony and telecommunications technical expertise (mandatory)
• Strong background in secure voice telephony
• Deep understanding of IP networking, Voice over IP (VoIP), and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), emergency communications, and public safety communications requirements
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering
• 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and complex project lifecycles
• Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan