Chief Technology Officer

The ideal candidate must be a hands-on technology executive and player-coach, not simply a strategic leader.

Company Information Netmaker Communications LLC (NMC)

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.

NMC is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) headquartered in Winchester, Virginia operating as a Competitive Local Exchange Company (CLEC). NMC has three lines of business: 1) Commercial Managed Service Provider; 2) Public Safety Communications; 3) Independent Technology Test Lab. At Netmaker Communications, 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 Chief Technology Officer. 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 team who supports 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.

In addition to your salary, PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement leave, NMC 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.

Key Recruiter TakeawayThe #1 priority is not finding a generic CTO—it is finding a hands-on technology leader with deep telephony expertise who can lead multidisciplinary teams, understand networking/cybersecurity, and step into an executive role. NG911 and cybersecurity are valuable but should not outweigh the core telephony and leadership requirements.

Position Overview

• 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.

Team & Business Environment

• 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.

Compensation

• Base: $150K–$200K
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing structure are being developed.
• Potential equity participation.
• Relocation assistance: Up to $2,500
• No sign-on bonus

Target Candidate Pool Prioritize candidates from mid-sized telecommunications/communications companies.

Focus on smaller-company executives, senior technical leaders, or high-level engineering/technology leaders who are ready to step into a CTO role.

Potential target companies mentioned

• Tyto Athene, LLC
• Black Box
• Mission Critical Partners Look for candidates with experience in telephony, secure communications, voice infrastructure, NG911, managed services, or related communications technologies.

Interview Process

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

• Telephony expertise is mandatory.
• Deep, hands-on telephony industry knowledge.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical/engineering teams.
• Strong background in secure voice telephony.
• Telecommunications industry experience is essential.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Existing/prior clearance is a plus but not required at the time of hire.

Work Authorization / Citizenship Requirement 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.