Chief Technology Officer - REMOTE at Jobgether – Illinois

Chief Technology Officer - REMOTE

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Technology Officer - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technology strategy for a rapidly growing cybersecurity platform. You will take ownership of the architecture and operations during a crucial phase of scaling. This hands-on position demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership to ensure security and compliance while driving innovation within a highly regulated environment. Your contributions will empower government contractors to manage sensitive data safely and efficiently.Accountabilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for secure, client-isolated environments
• Scale a production platform handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Lead cloud, infrastructure, security, and automation decisions
• Ship automation for evidence collection, audit readiness, and compliance workflows
• Layer new software capabilities without disrupting current growth
• Stay hands-on with architecture, code reviews, and critical implementations
• Hire and build a lean, high-output engineering team

Requirements

• 10+ years hands-on engineering and technical leadership
• Built and operated secure systems in regulated environments
• Deep experience with Linux- and Windows-based infrastructure
• Strong cloud architecture experience in Azure or equivalent
• Production experience with containerized workloads (Docker)
• Experience running or scaling systems on Kubernetes
• Proven ability to design infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong security fundamentals across IAM, access controls, and data protection
• Comfortable evolving real systems without rewrites or idealized abstractions
• Able to code, review, and make architectural trade-offs directly

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $185,000 and $200,000
• $30K-$50K Bonus potential
• Equity in the company
• Remote work flexibility with quarterly travel
• Opportunity to lead a critical mission in cybersecurity

Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#LI-CL1