Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)

Ntiva Inc; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision coverage for you

401k with company match

Group Life and Disability coverage

HSA options

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ntiva Inc. is seeking an experienced vCIO to provide executive IT leadership and strategic guidance for client organizations. You will develop long-term IT visions, align technology with business goals, and work with Ntiva teams to deliver cybersecurity, infrastructure, and productivity improvements.

This remote role requires coordinating with Account Managers and Solution Architects, traveling infrequently to Ntiva centers if needed, and presenting quarterly IT budgets and roadmaps to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in IT preferred.
• 7+ years in IT consulting and implementation.
• Experience establishing IT services framework and security policies.
• Ability to build partnerships with service providers and vendors.
• MSP environment experience and ConnectWise knowledge.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with client executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client’s trusted strategic technology advisor and lead IT initiatives.
• Understand the client industry to provide insights on operational improvements.
• Develop and manage the client’s long-term IT vision, strategy, assets, and dashboards.
• Create a 3–5 year IT roadmap aligned to business goals.
• Prepare and present a comprehensive IT budget.
• Establish and manage IT vendor relationships.
• Meet with stakeholders regularly to ensure satisfaction and plan growth.
• Lead IT communications and client presentations.
• Support Account Managers and Solution Architects on strategic guidance.

Skills

Executive IT leadership

Strategic IT roadmap

MSP experience

Azure & M365

Written communication

Vendor management

ConnectWise

Autonomous work style

Security policy design

Data management

Compliance

Legal & finance awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT

Tools

ConnectWise

MSP tooling

Job description

Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)

Job Category: Technical

Requisition Number: VIRTU002131

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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• Mc Lean, VA 22102, USA

Description

Are you looking for limitless career opportunities with a company that values growth, innovation, and teamwork? At Ntiva, we’re more than a Managed Services Provider, we’re a community dedicated to helping each other, our clients, and their businesses thrive both personally and professionally. Ntiva is a culture of people who are passionate about the work…and each other.

Our clients view us as an essential part of their teams, relying on us for strategic guidance, fast solutions to complex challenges, and proactive support. With strategic locations across the U.S. and leadership from our founder, Steven Freidkin, we’re on the front lines of a fast-paced industry, facing cybersecurity threats and rapid technology changes together.

If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and enjoy going above and beyond, we’d love to meet you. Come explore one of our many opportunities and grow with us!

How you’ll make an Impact

As vCIO you will provide executive level guidance for Information Technology (IT) and act as an extension of the client’s organization. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and supporting the client’s long-term IT Vision and Strategies. The vCIO works closely with Account Managers, Solution Architects and IT Advisors at Ntiva and advises the client on technology, infrastructure, management, security and productivity as they relate to their information technology capabilities.

Location and Work Expectations

• This is a remote position; however, team members should be willing and able to travel if the need arises, though such travel is expected to be infrequent. Candidates with proximity to one of our Centers of Excellence are preferred (Lombard, IL; McLean, VA; Shreveport, LA; Overland Park, KS).
• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm EST/CST

What you will be doing

• Serve as the client’s trusted strategic technology advisor providing strategic technical leadership and consulting to the client’s departments and staff
• Understand and learn the client’s industry and business to provide valuable insights around operational process improvements
• Develop, manage and support the company’s strategic IT vision, initiatives, polices, assets, training, dashboard/metrics, and more.
• Develop and manage a three-to-five-year strategic technology roadmap to align technology solutions with business goals and objectives
• Responsible for preparing and presenting a comprehensive IT Budget
• Establish and manage IT vendor relationships
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with current work and plan for future growth
• Manage client-wide IT communication and presentations
• Complete various short-term client projects based off of vCIO recommendation
• Participate with and Support Account Managers and Solution Architects on strategic guidance to better serve their assigned clients

You’ll be successful in this role if you bring

• 7+ Years of experience in successfully designing, implementing and IT Consulting
• Proficiency in establishing IT services framework and IT security policies
• Ability to establish partnerships with service providers and vendors
• Experience in due diligence when assessing a company’s IT environment
• Ability to monitor and understand technology trends and tap the knowledge of technology experts
• Strong writing and organized documentation/reporting skills
• Ability to deal with various different personalities and to build strong relationships with client executives, department leads, and team members
• Desire to do what is right and best for the client
• This role involves extended periods of sitting or standing and regular use of computers and office equipment

Required language skills

• Ability to communicate professionally, in English, both written and orally
• Ability to write business correspondence and process procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public
• A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree, preferably related to Information Technology
• Microsoft Azure, M365, Certifications (or equivalent), preferred
• Experience in an MSP Environment
• Experience in ConnectWise
• Highly skilled in working autonomously as well in cross-functional environments
• Other skills and expertise that can be useful include the following
• legal expertise
• corporate finance
• data management
• compliance
• security

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employee and family
• 401k + company-matched contributions 4% match on 5% contribution - no vesting period! (Employee and Company contribute after 90 days)
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage (company provided)
• Short-Term (voluntary enrollment) and Long-Term Disability coverage (company provided)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Options / PPO Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program - cash bonus for successful referrals!
• Dynamic Recognition and Rewards
• Clear Promotion and Advancement Tracks
• Work with Industry-Leading Talent

The base pay range for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $110,000 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and PTO. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Work Authorization Criteria

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Workspace Requirements and Remote Work Policy

Team members must establish a dedicated safe workspace that is free from distractions, hazards, and that is secure from unauthorized access. This includes following Ntiva’s IT User and Security Policies that include but are not limited to password-protecting all equipment, keeping confidential and proprietary documents secure, refraining from using public Wi‑Fi, having adequate arrangements in place to avoid significant interruptions from caregiving responsibilities during work hours (except in emergency situations with manager approval). Any remote work away from a team member’s normal expected dedicated safe workspace must be requested by team member, is subject to review by management, and must adhere to Ntiva policies and procedures.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce

At Ntiva, we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming work environment for all employees and job applicants. We firmly believe that a diverse workforce fosters a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas that lead to increased creativity, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We prohibit discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, hair length, protective hairstyles, organ donor status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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