VP of Engineering (Full Time)

Stellent IT LLC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stellent IT LLC is seeking a VP of Engineering in Winchester, VA to lead our engineering efforts across MSP, Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 initiatives. This role blends strategic architecture with hands-on technical leadership to ensure reliable, secure communications for our government and commercial customers.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in telecommunications and network engineering, deep IP networking and VoIP expertise, and a track record of growing and coaching teams while

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engineering roadmaps linked to company goals.
• Manage daily engineering operations and budgets.
• Turn business requirements into engineering roadmaps.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives for critical platforms.
• Coach and develop engineering talent.

Skills

Telephony expertise

Secure voice telephony

Telecom industry exp

Engineering leadership

Hands-on engineering

DoD gov't experience

Security clearance eligible

Existing clearance a plus

Education

BS in CS/IT/EE

Job description

VP of Engineering (Full Time)

Job function: Information Technology

Experience level: Executive

Education level: Bachelor's degree

Location: Winchester, VA 22601

Work location: On site5 Days a Week Onsite

Interview Process

1. Initial video interview with the COO.
2. Additional interview round(s).
3. Onsite interview required for finalists.

Skills: Telephony/telecommunications technical expertise is mandatory., Strong background in secure voice telephony., Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands‑on.

Experience required:10 Years

Relocation assistance: Yes

Number of positions:1

Job Insight:

Due to the security clearance requirements associated with this position, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

VP of Engineering Sourcing Brief

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.

Team & Business Environment

• Oversees a matrixed team of approximately 7 engineers.
• Supports both DoD and commercial customers.
• Key areas include NG911 and B2B managed services.
• Small‑company environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to remain technically engaged.
• Executive-level opportunity with potential for bonus, profit sharing, and equity.

Target Candidate Pool

Prioritize candidates from mid‑sized telecommunications/communications companies, particularly organizations in the approximate $30M $50M revenue range.

Potential target companies mentioned

• Tyto Athene, LLC
• Black Box
• Mission Critical Partners

Look for candidates with experience in telecom, secure communications, voice infrastructure, NG911, managed services, or related communications technologies.

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.

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, 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.

Navnish kumar

Sr. IT Technical Recruiter

Stellent IT Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
Gtalk: navnish @stellentit.com