Chief Technology Officer – Telecommunications & Network Technology

Max Corporate Group•Winchester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer for a communications company in Virginia serving commercial and government customers. This is a player-coach executive role combining strategic architecture with operational leadership. The CTO will lead the engineering team supporting managed services, federal consulting, and public safety communications (NG911), while remaining technically engaged. The company delivers reliable and secure network and voice solutions for mission-critical communications. The CTO will provide technology leadership by translating business goals into engineering roadmaps, leading daily engineering operations, strengthening platforms against emerging threats, and building a high-performing team. The role is on-site in Winchester, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It is a full-time, permanent direct-hire position. An immediate start is preferred; local candidates are preferred, and limited relocation assistance is available. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available. The package includes PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan, with potential participation in bonus, profit-sharing, and equity plans.

Requirements

Deep, hands-on knowledge of the telephony industry and a strong background in secure voice; telephony expertise is mandatory.
10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
7+ years managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex project lifecycles.
Solid understanding of IP networking, VoIP, and cybersecurity.
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Next Generation 911 (NG911) and emergency communications.
An active or prior security clearance.
Leadership experience in mid-sized telecommunications or communications companies, or in managed services.
Experience supporting Department of Defense and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

Translate company goals and business requirements into engineering roadmaps and manage them through successful deployment.
Lead daily engineering operations, focusing on resource optimization, milestones, and budget discipline.
Oversee critical cybersecurity work to keep mission-critical communication platforms hardened.
Remain hands-on in telephony, VoIP, and IP networking decisions and solutions.
Build a culture of excellence through coaching, performance management, and talent acquisition.
Partner with the executive team on strategy for managed services, public safety communications, and testing services.