Virtual Chief Technology Officer
About The Position
Net at Work is seeking an experienced Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to our Managed Services clients. In this highly consultative role, you'll partner directly with executive leadership teams to align technology strategies with business objectives, helping organizations maximize the value of their technology investments while preparing for future growth. Rather than providing day-to-day technical support, you'll guide long-term technology planning, digital transformation initiatives, governance, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and executive decision-making. You'll work alongside our Managed Services, Engineering, Professional Services, Cybersecurity, and Sales teams to ensure every technology recommendation is practical, scalable, secure, and aligned with client business goals. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned technology leader who enjoys combining executive consulting, business strategy, and technology leadership to drive meaningful outcomes for clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, consulting, or strategic advisory roles.
- Previous experience as a CIO, CTO, IT Director, Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, Technology Consultant, or similar executive technology leadership position.
- Proven experience developing technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and executive technology strategies.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, infrastructure and networking, cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise applications, backup and disaster recovery, IT governance and compliance, and technology lifecycle management.
- Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and consultative problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or consulting organization strongly preferred.
- Certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, PMP, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or TOGAF are a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the executive technology advisor for a portfolio of Managed Services clients.
- Develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Guide technology investment decisions, budgeting, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and strategic planning sessions.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations for executive stakeholders.
- Measure progress against strategic initiatives using business-focused KPIs.
- Establish governance standards that improve security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate client environments against Net at Work best practices and industry standards.
- Identify technology gaps and recommend strategic improvement plans.
- Promote technology standardization to reduce complexity and improve supportability.
- Assess current environments and recommend modernization opportunities.
- Advise clients on cloud strategy, Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
- Validate architecture decisions for performance, security, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
- Build trusted relationships with executive leadership teams.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Managed Services, Professional Services, Cybersecurity, and Sales to deliver strategic client outcomes.
- Support business development through executive presentations, assessments, and technology strategy discussions.
- Conduct technology health assessments and maturity reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, governance, documentation, and process improvements.
- Monitor lifecycle planning, technology risk, compliance, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transportation and Parking Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts (with company contribution)
- Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
- Legal Benefits
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Offerings
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service starting at 15 days annually.
- 8 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
