VP of Engineering, Telecommunications & Public Safety Communications

Bsdbusinessconsulting; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bsdbusinessconsulting is seeking an Executive VP of Engineering for Telecommunications & Public Safety Communications in Winchester, VA. This onsite role blends strategic architecture with hands-on leadership, overseeing MSP, Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 test lab lines of business while growing a high-performance engineering team.

The successful candidate will translate business goals into technical roadmaps, collaborate with executive leadership, and ensure reliability, security, and timely

Qualifications

• Telecommunications expertise required.
• Strong background in secure voice telephony.
• Knowledge of IP networking, VoIP, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with NG9-1-1, emergency communications and public safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Bridge strategy and execution: translate company goals into engineering roadmaps and drive deployment.
• Executive partnership: work with leadership to turn business requirements into technical plans.
• Operational oversight: lead daily engineering operations with a focus on resource optimization, milestones and budgets.
• Security leadership: oversee cybersecurity efforts to harden mission-critical platforms against threats.
• Team development: foster excellence through coaching, performance management and talent acquisition.

Skills

Telecommunications

VoIP

Cybersecurity

NG9-1-1

IP Networking

Job description

VP of Engineering, Telecommunications & Public Safety Communications

• Winchester, VA

Location: Winchester, VA (onsite; hybrid considered for candidates outside the area)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Level: Executive
Relocation assistance: Available
Visa sponsorship: Not available

About the Company
Our client is a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in unified communications and mission-critical network solutions for commercial and government clients. The company operates a Managed Services Provider (MSP) practice, a Federal Consulting practice, and a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) interoperability testing laboratory. The team is known for delivering reliable, secure, and innovative communications solutions and for a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity
This is a role for a technical leader who thrives on both sides of leadership: part strategic architect, part operational leader. As VP of Engineering, you will oversee engineering across the MSP, Federal Consulting, and NG9-1-1 test lab lines of business, ensuring every engagement meets the highest standards of reliability and security. You will stay hands-on technically while leading and developing the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Bridge strategy and execution: Translate company goals into engineering roadmaps and drive them through to successful deployment.
• Executive partnership: Work alongside company leadership to turn business requirements into technical plans.
• Operational oversight: Lead daily engineering operations with a focus on resource optimization, milestone delivery, and budget discipline.
• Security leadership: Oversee critical cybersecurity efforts, ensuring mission-critical communications platforms are hardened against emerging threats.
• Team development: Build a culture of excellence through coaching, performance management, and strategic talent acquisition.

Required Qualifications

• Telephony and telecommunications technical expertise (mandatory)
• Strong background in secure voice telephony
• Deep understanding of IP networking, Voice over IP (VoIP), and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), emergency communications, and public safety communications requirements
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering