The Role
Leads engineering strategy and daily operations across managed services, federal consulting, and NG911 interoperability businesses. Oversees multidisciplinary engineering teams, develops technical roadmaps, manages resources and budgets, strengthens cybersecurity, and coaches technical talent. Requires hands-on expertise in telecommunications, IP networking, VoIP, secure voice systems, cybersecurity, and emergency communications, plus active Secret clearance and prior federal or DoD telecommunications experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
The employer is a Telecoms Consultancy providing advanced network security solutions tailored to protect your business's digital infrastructure. Their offerings include secure VOIP solutions for clear and reliable communication, advanced wireless network services for seamless connectivity, expert IT consulting to optimize your operations, and robust cybersecurity measures to protect valuable data.
They are seeking a leader to serve as Chief Technology Officer. This role is designed for a technical heart who thrives on the duality of leadership: part strategic architect, part operational leader. You will oversee the company’s engineering team who supports Managed Services Provider (MSP), Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 Interoperability Test Lab lines of business, ensuring that every engagement meets the high standards of reliability and security. You have rich experience in IP networking, Cybersecurity, Voice over IP (VoIP) technology and Public Safety Communications.
This is a senior player-coach leadership role, requiring both engineering leadership and hands-on technical involvement.
The role perfectly fits a hands-on technology leader with deep telephony expertise (with experience in telephony, secure communications, voice infrastructure, NG911, managed services, or related communications technologies) who can lead multidisciplinary teams, understand networking/cybersecurity, and step into an executive role.
Due to the security clearance requirements associated with this position, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE and prior U.S. federal / DoD telecommunications experience (Army VMOD, DISA VISP, or direct Army/PSAP project work)
Must-Have Qualifications
Telephony expertise is mandatory.
Deep, hands-on telephony industry knowledge.
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical/engineering teams.
Strong background in secure voice telephony.
Telecommunications industry experience is essential.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
Existing/prior clearance is a plus but not required at the time of hire.
Team & Business Environment
Supports both DoD and commercial customers.
Key areas include NG911 and B2B managed services.
Small-company environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to remain technically engaged.
Executive-level opportunity with potential for bonus, profit sharing, and equity.
Compensation
Base: $150K–$200K
Bonus plan and profit-sharing structure are being developed.
Potential equity participation.
Relocation assistance: Up to $2,500
No sign-on bonus
Visa sponsorship eligibility : Not included
Location : Local proximity is strongly preferred, within approximately 1.5 hours of the office (45-75 minute one way commute) due to limited relocation package.
MISSIONS
- Bridge Strategy & Execution: Turn high-level company goals into technical reality by designing engineering roadmaps and managing them through to successful deployment.
- Operational Oversight: Lead daily engineering operations with a focus on resource optimization, milestone achievement, and budgetary discipline.
- Partner with company executives to turn business requirements into engineering roadmaps.
- Security Leadership: Oversee critical cybersecurity task, ensuring our mission-critical communication platforms are hardened against emerging threats.
- Team Development: Build a culture of excellence through active coaching, performance management, and strategic talent acquisition.
Requirements
Required :
- Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and the specialized requirements of Next Generation 911 and Emergency Communications.
- Telephony/telecommunications technical expertise is mandatory., Strong background in secure voice telephony.
- Leadership: 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and navigating complex project lifecycles.
- Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on.
- Technical Depth: 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
- Academic Foundation: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering.
Benefits
Benefits/perks :
Solid Base salary commensurate with experience
Bonus plan and profit-sharing structure are being developed.
Potential equity participation.
Relocation assistance: Up to $2,500
No sign-on bonus
PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, medical/dental/vision/disability/EAP and life insurance benefits, 401(k) plan.
Conditions :
Permanent role
This position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. East Coast Time. Office is located in Winchester, VA.
A hybrid schedule will be considered for an employee outside of the area.
Interview Process :
Initial video interview with the COO.
Additional interview round(s).
Onsite interview required for finalists.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Prior U.S. federal or DoD telecommunications experience, such as Army VMOD, DISA VISP, or Army/PSAP project work
- Deep hands-on telephony expertise
- Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, NG911, and emergency communications
- Strong background in secure voice telephony
- Telecommunications industry experience
- At least 7 years managing engineering teams and complex project lifecycles
- At least 10 years of hands-on telecommunications and network engineering experience
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical or engineering teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required security clearance
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The Company
What We Do
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