Title : Chief Technology Officer - CTO
Location : Hybrid Onsite Dallas days / week
Duration : Full Time
Compensation : $, - $,
Work Requirements : US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the
We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and execute the vision for enterprise technology strategy during a period of significant growth and transformation. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with executive leadership, overseeing infrastructure, networking, security, and application development across a multi-site environment.
The CTO will inherit a growing technical team, supported by a consulting VP of IT through the transition, and will be responsible for driving modernization, scaling systems, and ensuring operational resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Technology Leadership & Strategy : Develop and execute the enterprise technology roadmap, balancing infrastructure, networking, security, and applications.
- Infrastructure Modernization : Guide the migration from on-premise systems to a modern data center environment; oversee virtualization, storage, VDI, and disaster recovery.
- Networking & Security : Provide senior leadership on network design and security operations, with responsibility for Juniper networks, Palo Alto firewalls, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Application Development Oversight : Lead and support the internal application development team working on proprietary low-code platforms. Advance DevOps practices to improve delivery and integration.
- M&A / Expansion Integration : Direct the technical integration of new sites and users (~+ users with continued growth).
- Executive Collaboration : Partner with leadership to ensure technology initiatives align with strategic goals and stakeholder priorities.
- Team Building & Vendor Management : Build and mentor internal teams while managing external partners and MSPs.
- Business Enablement : Act as a hands-on leader with the ability to navigate organizational politics, influence outcomes, and secure stakeholder adoption.
Current Tech Stack
Cloud : Azure (user environment)Virtualization : VMware ESXi ( / ), VDI (no physical laptops)Storage : VxRail, SAN / VSANNetworking & Security : Juniper (recent migration from Meraki); Palo Alto firewallsOperating Systems : Microsoft Server ; Linux (being introduced)Disaster Recovery : KoloApplications : Proprietary low-code platformsRequired Qualifications
– years of progressive IT experience with leadership across infrastructure, networking, and application development.Deep expertise in networking and security, with strong knowledge of virtualization, VDI, and storage technologies.Proven track record modernizing IT environments, driving hybrid cloud adoption, and leading integrations.Ability to operate as both a hands-on technologist and a strategic leader.Experience managing internal teams and external vendors / partners.Must be able to work on-site – days per week in Plano.Preferred Attributes
Prior experience as CTO in a small / mid-sized organization or VP / Director reporting to C-level in a larger enterprise.Exposure to high-compliance or high-security environments.Familiarity with low-code / no-code platforms and DevOps practices.Strong communication skills with a business-friendly, collaborative leadership style