Job Description
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert has been retained by a growing government contracting organization in Northern Virginia that is searching for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This role will serve on a remote basis, with occasional travel within the DC metro area and monthly international travel.
The role is strategic and hands-on, requiring an accomplished technology leader with deep experience in building resilient infrastructures across several geographic areas globally. The CTO will be a core member of the executive leadership team and a critical partner in scaling while preserving the company’s core mission.
This role requires a strategic and ambitious candidate to help build sustainable and scalable systems from the ground up to make an impact. If this sounds like your type of role, we encourage you to apply!
Candidates will be responsible for: - Driving digital transformation by architecting and scaling enterprise-wide network systems and technology operations to enhance performance and agility.
- Establish and oversee a cybersecurity architecture to safeguard enterprise assets, data, and infrastructure. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices, integrating security by design into all technology initiatives and driving a culture of cyber resilience across the organization.
- Oversee the full-scale technology migration from Google Suite to Microsoft Office Suite, ensuring minimal disruption and strategic alignment across all operations.
- Ensure uninterrupted technological support for critical services, especially in high-stakes and rapidly evolving environments while driving efficiency across the organization.
- Collaborate with C-level executives to develop and execute cross-functional strategies that advance organizational objectives and long-term vision.
- Lead the technology strategy for expansion with an emphasis on security, interoperability, and cost-containment.
- Manage capital planning and budgeting for technology investments.
- Lead ongoing recruitment, development, and performance management of high-performing, mission-aligned technology teams across the globe.
Candidates should have the following background to succeed in this role: - 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within the technology sector, ideally within government contracting, logistics, and humanitarian aid.
- 5+ years in a C-Level or VP or equivalent role, with a proven record of building scalable technology infrastructure and leading diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience in scaling technology operations across dispersed, multi-site organizations, including the development of communications systems and infrastructure in high-complexity environments.
- Proven commitment to mission continuity, with the operational depth to navigate crisis or high-change contexts effectively.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a monthly basis
- Deep familiarity with the operational and ethical considerations of working in humanitarian and government contracting environment.
- US Citizen is a requirement due to sensitive nature of the work being performed.
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work,