Chief Technology Officer

Startup Talents Ltd; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

PTO & holidays

Insurance: medical/dental/vision/Disab

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Winchester, VA-based telecoms consultancy Startup Talents Ltd seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead engineering across MSP, Federal Consulting and NG9-1-1 labs. This senior leader role blends strategic architecture with hands-on technical involvement, requiring deep telephony, networking and cybersecurity expertise.

You will mentor multi-disciplinary teams, drive secure voice infrastructure, and partner with executives to translate business goals into engineering roadmaps. U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• 10+ years hands-on telecom/network engineering.
• BS degree in CS/IT/EE; security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Bridge strategy to engineering roadmaps and deployments.
• Oversee daily engineering operations with budgetary discipline.
• Lead secure voice telephony initiatives and NG911 focus.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff.

Skills

Telephony expertise

IP networking

VoIP

Cybersecurity

Engineering leadership

Hands-on engineering

Education

BS in Computer Science/IT/EE

Job description

Winchester, United States | Posted on 13/10/2026

The employer is a Telecoms Consultancyproviding advanced network security solutions tailored to protect your business's digital infrastructure. Their offerings include secure VOIP solutions for clear and reliable communication, advanced wireless network services for seamless connectivity, expert IT consulting to optimize your operations, and robust cybersecurity measures to protect valuable data.

They are seeking a leader to serve as 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 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. You have rich experience in IP networking, Cybersecurity, Voice over IP (VoIP) technology and Public Safety Communications.

This is a senior player-coach leadership role, requiring both engineering leadership and hands‑on technical involvement.

The role perfectly fits a hands‑on technology leader with deep telephony expertise (with experience in telephony, secure communications, voice infrastructure, NG911, managed services, or related communications technologies) who can lead multidisciplinary teams, understand networking/cybersecurity, and step into an executive role.

Due to the security clearance requirements associated with this position, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE and prior U.S. federal / DoD telecommunications experience (Army VMOD, DISA VISP, or direct Army/PSAP project work)

Must-Have Qualifications

Telephony expertise is mandatory.

Deep, hands‑on telephony industry knowledge.

Experience leading multidisciplinary technical/engineering teams.

Strong background in secure voice telephony.

Telecommunications industry experience is essential.

Candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Existing/prior clearance is a plus but not required at the time of hire.

Team & Business Environment

Supports both DoD and commercial customers.

Key areas include NG911 and B2B managed services.

Small‑company environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to remain technically engaged.

Executive‑level opportunity with potential for bonus, profit sharing, and equity.

Compensation

Base: $150K–$200K

Bonus plan and profit‑sharing structure are being developed.

Potential equity participation.

Relocation assistance: Up to $2,500

No sign‑on bonus

Visa sponsorship eligibility : Not included

Location : Local proximity is strongly preferred, within approximately 1.5 hours of the office (45‑75 minute one way commute) due to limited relocation package.

MISSIONS

• 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

Required :

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and the specialized requirements of Next Generation 911 and Emergency Communications.
• Telephony/telecommunications technical expertise is mandatory., Strong background in secure voice telephony.
• Leadership: 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and navigating complex project lifecycles.
• Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands‑on.
• Technical Depth: 10+ years of hands‑on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
• Academic Foundation: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering.

Solid Base salary commensurate with experience

Bonus plan and profit‑sharing structure are being developed.

Potential equity participation.

Relocation assistance: Up to $2,500

No sign‑on bonus

PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, medical/dental/vision/disability/EAP and life insurance benefits, 401(k) plan.

Conditions :

Permanent role

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.

Interview Process :

Initial video interview with the COO.

Additional interview round(s).

Onsite interview required for finalists.