Virtual Chief Information Officer

Are you looking for limitless career opportunities with a company that values growth, innovation, and teamwork? At Ntiva, we’re more than a Managed Services Provider; we’re a community dedicated to helping each other, our clients, and their businesses thrive personally and professionally. Ntiva is a culture of people who are passionate about the work—and each other.

Our clients view us as an essential part of their teams, relying on us for strategic guidance, fast solutions to complex challenges, and proactive support. With strategic locations across the U.S. and leadership from our founder, Steven Freidkin, we’re on the front lines of a fast‑paced industry, facing cybersecurity threats and rapid technology changes together.

If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and enjoy going above and beyond, we’d love to meet you. Come explore one of our many opportunities and grow with us!

As a vCIO you will provide executive‑level guidance for Information Technology (IT) and act as an extension of the client’s organization. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and supporting the client’s long‑term IT vision and strategies, working closely with account managers, solution architects, and IT advisors at Ntiva to advise the client on technology, infrastructure, management, security and productivity.

• This is a remote position; however, team members should be willing and able to travel if the need arises, though such travel is expected to be infrequent. Candidates with proximity to one of our Centers of Excellence are preferred (Lombard, IL; McLean, VA; Shreveport, LA; Overland Park, KS).

• Serve as the client’s trusted strategic technology advisor, providing strategic technical leadership and consulting to the client’s departments and staff.
• Understand and learn the client’s industry and business to provide valuable insights around operational process improvements.
• Develop, manage and support the company’s strategic IT vision, initiatives, policies, assets, training, dashboard/metrics, and more.
• Develop and manage a three‑to‑five‑year strategic technology roadmap to align technology solutions with business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting a comprehensive IT budget.
• Establish and manage IT vendor relationships.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with current work and plan for future growth.
• Manage client‑wide IT communication and presentations.
• Complete various short‑term client projects based on vCIO recommendation.
• Participate with and support account managers, solution architects and IT advisors on strategic guidance to better serve their assigned clients.

• 7+ years of experience in successfully designing, implementing, and consulting in IT.
• Security familiarity with CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST.
• Proficiency in establishing IT services framework and IT security policies.
• Experience with performing Security Risk Assessments, reviewing Pen‑Test and Vulnerability scan results and distilling those results into actionable remediation plans.
• Experience with project management and budget management.
• Ability to establish partnerships with service providers and vendors.
• Experience in due diligence when assessing a company’s IT environment.
• Ability to monitor and understand technology trends and tap the knowledge of technology experts.
• Strong writing, organized documentation/reporting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to connect with diverse personalities and build strong relationships with executives, leaders, and team members.
• This role involves extended periods of sitting or standing and regular use of computers and office equipment.
• Desire to do what is right and best for the client.

• Ability to communicate professionally, in English, both written and orally.
• Ability to write business correspondence and process procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
• Highly skilled in working autonomously as well in…