Strategic Virtual CIO: Growth, Security & Insights

Charles IT; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401K

Job summary

Charles IT in Stamford, CT is seeking a Virtual Client Information Officer (vCIO) to align client technology with business goals and drive strategic IT initiatives.

The role requires strong communication with C-suite, budgeting, IT roadmaps, and compliance, plus mentoring teams and building lasting client relationships. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced MSP environment, join us to deliver executive-level insights and secure, scalable IT environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT consulting, account management, or technical leadership.
• Proven success in strategic IT planning and budgeting.
• Ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders.
• Industry certifications (e.g., MCSA, VCP, CCNA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor aligning client technology with business goals.
• Deliver executive insights and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure client environments are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and growth.
• Develop IT roadmaps, lead business reviews, manage budgets, and uphold compliance standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and escalation.
• Mentor internal team members and foster collaboration across departments.
• Identify gaps and partner with technical teams to scope and prioritize initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Executive communication

Client relationship management

Budget management

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Tools

ConnectWise

Cisco

Meraki

Datto

VMware

Office 365

Mac OS support

Job description

Charles IT in Stamford, CT is seeking a Virtual Client Information Officer (vCIO) to align client technology with business goals and drive strategic IT initiatives.

The role requires strong communication with C-suite, budgeting, IT roadmaps, and compliance, plus mentoring teams and building lasting client relationships. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced MSP environment, join us to deliver executive-level insights and secure, scalable IT environments.