Chief Technology Officer, Defense & Mission Systems

JMJ Phillip Group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking an experienced technology executive to lead strategy, architecture, and delivery across software, cloud, data, cybersecurity and mission‑critical systems in Houston. This role bridges technical innovation with executive leadership to drive secure, scalable solutions for complex government and defense programs.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, engage senior stakeholders, shape technology direction, and advance DoD‑aligned modernization initiatives while

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Significant senior technology leadership experience in defense or government programs.
  • Strong expertise across software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and mission systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute technology strategies aligned with organizational objectives and mission requirements.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and mission systems.
  • Oversee design, development, integration, and deployment of complex software and mission systems.
  • Communicate strategies and architecture decisions to senior government leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership
Software engineering
Systems architecture
Cloud infrastructure
Cybersecurity
DevSecOps
DoD programs familiarity
Government stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AWS
Azure
Google Cloud

Job description

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking an experienced technology executive to lead strategy, architecture, and delivery across software, cloud, data, cybersecurity and mission‑critical systems in Houston. This role bridges technical innovation with executive leadership to drive secure, scalable solutions for complex government and defense programs.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, engage senior stakeholders, shape technology direction, and advance DoD‑aligned modernization initiatives while

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