Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Telecommunications & Secure Communications

Job Description

Job Description

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