Chief Technology Officer

Anastasia Talent Group•Winchester, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Anastasia Talent Group is recruiting a Chief Technology Officer for a confidential technology and communications client serving commercial and government customers. The role calls for a technology executive who remains directly involved in engineering while leading and developing the team. The CTO translates business goals into engineering roadmaps and oversees secure, reliable delivery across telecommunications, networking, cybersecurity, and public safety communications. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical work. The CTO oversees daily engineering operations, project delivery, resource allocation, budgets, cybersecurity activities, and the development and performance of engineering staff. The primary work location is an onsite office in Winchester, Virginia, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A hybrid schedule may be considered for candidates who live outside the area, but approval is not guaranteed. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
At least seven years of experience managing engineering teams and complex project lifecycles.
Mandatory technical expertise in telephony and telecommunications, including a strong background in secure voice telephony.
Deep knowledge of IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, Next Generation 911 (NG911), and emergency communications requirements.
Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams while remaining directly involved in technical work.
Ability to connect technology strategy with operational execution, resource planning, and budget discipline.

Responsibilities

Partner with company executives to translate business requirements and strategic goals into engineering roadmaps and successful deployments.
Lead daily engineering operations, including resource allocation, project milestones, and budget management.
Provide hands-on technical leadership across IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and public safety communications.
Oversee engineering delivery for managed technology services, government consulting, and communications interoperability testing.
Lead cybersecurity activities to protect mission-critical communications platforms against emerging threats.
Guide complex projects from planning through implementation while maintaining reliability and security standards.
Coach and develop engineering staff, manage performance, and support strategic hiring.