Vice President of Technology

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute technology strategies aligned with organizational objectives and customer mission requirements.
• Establish technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and modernization priorities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and systems engineering.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve operational capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering leaders and technical teams.

Software Engineering & Systems Architecture

• Oversee the design, development, integration, and deployment of complex software and mission systems.
• Guide the transition of prototypes and innovative technologies into secure, operational environments.
• Establish scalable, resilient, and maintainable software and cloud architectures.
• Promote modern software development practices, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous integration and delivery.
• Ensure systems meet performance, interoperability, reliability, and security requirements., * Oversee secure system architectures, risk management, and compliance with applicable government requirements.
• Support the development and deployment of mission-critical technology solutions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams to address technical risks and operational challenges.

Customer Engagement & Executive Collaboration

• Communicate technical strategies and architecture decisions to senior government leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Translate mission requirements into practical technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Build trusted relationships with government customers, technical partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during customer briefings, solution reviews, and strategic discussions.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Support the development of competitive technical solutions for major government and defense opportunities.
• Collaborate with business development, capture, and proposal teams to shape technology-driven opportunities.
• Assess technical feasibility, delivery risks, and resource requirements for proposed solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand capabilities and support long-term organizational growth., * Executive leadership opportunity supporting advanced technology and mission modernization initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape enterprise technology strategy and technical direction.
• Exposure to complex software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and mission system challenges.
• Collaboration with engineering teams, senior government stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth and the development of competitive technology solutions.
• Professional impact through the delivery of secure, scalable, mission-focused technology capabilities.

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Significant experience in senior technology leadership, software engineering, systems architecture, or technology modernization.
• Experience comparable to a Chief Technology Officer, Chief Software Officer, Chief Engineer, Software Factory leader, or senior technology executive supporting major defense programs.
• Strong expertise across software development, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, cybersecurity, and mission systems.
• Demonstrated experience moving technology from prototype through secure deployment and operational implementation.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) technology programs, mission requirements, and government acquisition environments.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps, and secure development practices.
• Excellent executive communication, strategic planning, and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to engage directly with engineers, government leaders, customers, and business development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical initiatives and align engineering execution with strategic objectives.

Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)

• Active or recent U.S. government security clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Relevant cloud architecture certifications, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Relevant cybersecurity, software architecture, or systems engineering certifications.
• Agile, DevSecOps, or secure software development certifications.

• Salary: $220,000-$260,000 annually

Houston offers a diverse technology and engineering environment supported by established aerospace, energy, cybersecurity, and advanced technology sectors. The region provides access to a skilled technical workforce and opportunities to collaborate across government, commercial, and engineering communities. This environment supports technology leaders working on complex systems, secure infrastructure, and mission-focused innovation.