Field CTO, Public Sector

IGEL Technology•,

3h•Remote

About The Position

The Field CTO, Public Sector is an industry-facing technical leader who will bridge engineering, process automation, and real-world challenges with select federal government entities, i.e., DOW, Veterans Administration, Treasury, and DOS. This individual will act as the trusted technical advisor and innovation leader for Public Sector accounts, partners, and prospects. They will ensure Public Sector readiness and market fit, help shape IGEL’s product strategy to accommodate the rapid digital transformation in the Public Sector, and help customers navigate the change, ensuring IGEL is the platform of choice for secure customer endpoints. Due to compliance and tax reporting reasons, this position is open to candidates living in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

Requirements

8–12+ years in IT leadership, process engineering; knowledge of and experience with Public Sector technology strongly preferred
Security clearance strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Public Sector software ecosystems
Strong network within the U.S. Public Sector, including the DOW, Veterans Administration, Treasury, and DOS
Strong understanding of current and future tech trends relevant to government, e.g., FedRAMP, Data Sovereignty, A.I. ethics
Demonstrated results collaborating with customers and internal engineering organizations to create and deliver winning product strategies
Experience supporting integrations with legacy platforms; experience with large-scale digital transformations across IT networks
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (Zero Trust, NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443)
Strong knowledge of edge computing
Executive-level communication skills and comfort presenting to senior technical and agency stakeholders
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Strong customer orientation with experience in advisory, pre-sales engineering, or field CTO roles
Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with IGEL, thin/secure OS, or endpoint management platforms and designing endpoint solutions
Background in solution architecture
Experience navigating complex government procurement and compliance landscapes
Engineering or technical degree (mechanical, electrical, automation, computer science, or related)

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical executive and advisor for Public Sector accounts
Translate agency goals (e.g., IT, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, Zero Trust initiatives) into meaningful, scalable, compliant, and secure solution architectures
Develop validated architectures for Public Sector environments, addressing complex data and infrastructure needs
Architect secure end-to-end solutions using the IGEL stack (UMS, Application Portal, IGEL OS) integrated with SI and other tech partners
Influence joint roadmaps to ensure IGEL endpoints support the latest workloads and security models
Influence product direction and Public Sector ecosystem partnerships
Support PoCs and pilot deployments within regulated environments; ensure alignment with 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 expectations
Act as the “voice of the customer” for IGEL engineering and product teams—informing features, compliance needs, and automation-related requirements
Identify gaps, propose enhancements, and work cross-functionally to refine IGEL’s Public Sector solutions
Contribute to reference architectures, whitepapers, and validated design guides for Public Sector environments
Guide agencies on securing the industrial edge using: Zero Trust principles, Least privilege access, Endpoint attestation, Secure supply chain requirements
Partner with agency cybersecurity teams to demonstrate risk reduction and operational resilience

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits (employee premiums covered by IGEL)
11 company-paid holidays per year
15-20 days of PTO per year (Starting Jan 1st 2025, 18 days in year 1, 20 days starting in year 2 and 22 days after 5 years of service)
Sick time of 10 days per year, with rollover of unused days
401(k) plan with 100% company match, up to $5,000 per year
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Monthly home office allowance
Remote working opportunities and flexible working times, so you can combine your demanding work with your personal goals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Financial Wellness tool
Company-paid life insurance policy, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD) coverage
Wellbeing apps, including Rightway, Headspace and Wellhub
Training and development opportunities to advance your career
President’s Club for the highest performing salespeople and overachievers
An amazing culture powered by a workplace run on trust, empowerment, and feedback with a positive, inspiring working atmosphere
A highly motivated team that is already looking forward to your support in developing strategies and achieving common goals, together with you!