VP of Engineering

HireReady Partners; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

EAP

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

HireReady Partners in Winchester, VA is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead our MSP, Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 Interoperability Lab. You will ensure reliability, security, and scalable delivery across multiple lines of business.

The role requires a technical leader who can translate business goals into engineering roadmaps, oversee daily operations, and drive a culture of excellence through coaching and talent development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and navigating complex project lifecycles.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
• BS degree in Computer Science, IT, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience leading engineering initiatives for MSP, Federal, or lab environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Strategy & Execution: design roadmaps and manage deployment for the company’s engineering efforts.
• Operational Oversight: lead daily engineering operations with resource optimization and budget discipline.
• Partner with executives to turn business requirements into engineering roadmaps.
• Security Leadership: oversee cybersecurity tasks to harden mission-critical platforms.
• Team Development: coach performance, nurture talent, and build an engineering culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

IP networking

VoIP

Cybersecurity

Education

BS in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Work Schedule - 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.

Our client is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) headquartered in Winchester, Virginia specializing in unified communications, where we own and operate a NG9-1-1 Interoperability Test Laboratory. At our client, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, secure, and innovative network solutions for both commercial and government clients. Founded with a mission to empower organizations through seamless connectivity, we have built our reputation on a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

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.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement leave, Our client offers a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP and life insurance benefits as well as a 401(k) plan.

Skills: technology,cybersecurity,leadership,security,ip networking,communications