VP of Engineering

Invictus Pro Talent; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus Pro Talent is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead our engineering teams across MSP, Federal Consulting, and the NG9-1-1 Interoperability Lab. This role blends strategic architecture with operational leadership to ensure reliable, secure engagements for our clients.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years hands-on telecom experience, 7+ years in engineering leadership, and a BS in Computer Science, IT, or Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Must lead engineering teams with 7+ years in complex projects.
• Strong background in IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity and public safety tech.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Strategy & Execution: translate company goals into engineering roadmaps and deploy.
• Operational Oversight: manage daily engineering operations, resources, milestones and budget.
• Partner with executives to convert business requirements into roadmaps.
• Security Leadership: oversee cybersecurity to harden critical platforms.
• Team Development: coach, review performance, and recruit top engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

IP networking

VoIP

Cybersecurity

Public Safety Communications

Strategic planning

Education

BS in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a leader to serve as our VP of Engineering. 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 efforts for 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.