VP of Engineering

Telnet Inc; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Telnet Inc. is seeking a VP of Engineering in Winchester, VA, to lead and scale our engineering efforts across MSP, Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 interoperability labs.

The role blends strategic architecture with hands-on leadership, demanding deep IP networking, VoIP, and cybersecurity expertise, including defense-related work. You will shape roadmaps, drive reliability and security, mentor teams, and partner with executives to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years leading engineering teams and navigating complex project lifecycles.
• Deep hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering (10+ years).
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into engineering roadmaps and strategy.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance; DoD/government experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Turn company goals into engineering roadmaps and deploy them successfully.
• Lead daily engineering operations with an emphasis on resource optimization and budget discipline.
• Collaborate with executives to convert business requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Oversee security leadership to harden mission-critical communication platforms against threats.
• Coach and develop the engineering team to maintain a culture of excellence.

Skills

IP Networking

VoIP

Cybersecurity

NG9-1-1 / Emergency Communications

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job title: VP of Engineering

Location: Winchester VA

Duration: Full Time

Description:

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.
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Position Overview

• VP of Engineering replacement needed urgently due to current VP, retiring at the end of November.
• Immediate start is strongly preferred to allow sufficient knowledge-transfer/crossover.
• Preferred candidate should be local and within approximately 1.5 hours of the office due to the limited relocation package.
• This is a senior player-coach leadership role, requiring both engineering leadership and hands-on technical involvement.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Telephony/telecommunications technical expertise is mandatory.
• Strong background in secure voice telephony.
• Telecommunications industry experience is essential.
• Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on.
• Experience working with DoD/government customers is valuable.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Existing/prior clearance is a plus but not required at the time of hire.