Chief Technology Officer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Winchester, VA seeks a hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead engineering across MSP, Federal, and NG9-1-1 testing programs. The role combines strategic architecture with day-to-day operational leadership to deliver secure, reliable network solutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and Next Generation 911, with 7+ years of leadership and 10+ years in telecom engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and complex projects.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Strategy & Execution: design engineering roadmaps and ensure deployment.
• Operational Oversight: lead daily engineering operations with resource and budget discipline.
• Collaborate with executives to translate business requirements into engineering roadmaps.
• Security Leadership: harden mission-critical platforms against threats.
• Team Development: coach, evaluate performance, and recruit top talent.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

Cybersecurity

Public Safety Communications

Team leadership

Education

BS in CS/IT/EE

Job description

Chief Technology Officer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Winchester, Virginia, United States

About this position

Job Id : CLI-45985-7

Job Type: Direct Hire

The ideal candidate must be a hands-on technology executive and player-coach, not simply a strategic leader.

Company Information:

Snapx Communications LLC (NMC)

Work Schedule

This position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. East Coast Time. Office is located in Winchester, VA. A hybrid schedule will be considered for an employee outside of the area.

We are a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) headquartered in Winchester, Virginia operating as a Competitive Local Exchange Company (CLEC). We have three lines of business: 1) Commercial Managed Service Provider; 2) Public Safety Communications; 3) Independent Technology Test Lab. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, secure, and innovative network solutions for both commercial and government clients. Founded with a mission to empower organizations through seamless connectivity, we have built our reputation on a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are seeking a leader to serve as our Chief Technology Officer. This role is designed for a technical heart who thrives on the duality of leadership: part strategic architect, part operational leader. You will oversee the company’s engineering team who supports our Managed Services Provider (MSP), Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 Interoperability Test Lab lines of business, ensuring that every engagement meets the high standards of reliability and security. Successful candidate must have rich experience in IP networking, Cybersecurity, Voice over IP (VoIP) technology and Public Safety Communications.

Key Responsibilities and Objectives

• Bridge Strategy & Execution: Turn high-level company goals into technical reality by designing engineering roadmaps and managing them through to successful deployment.
• Operational Oversight: Lead daily engineering operations with a focus on resource optimization, milestone achievement, and budgetary discipline.
• Partner with company executives to turn business requirements into engineering roadmaps.
• Security Leadership: Oversee critical cybersecurity task, ensuring our mission-critical communication platforms are hardened against emerging threats.
• Team Development: Build a culture of excellence through active coaching, performance management, and strategic talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and the specialized requirements of Next Generation 911 and Emergency Communications.
• Leadership: 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and navigating complex project lifecycles.
• Technical Depth: 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
• Academic Foundation: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering.

In addition to your salary, PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement leave, we offer a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP and life insurance benefits as well as a 401(k) plan.

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