Virtual Chief Technology Officer

Founded in 1996, Net at Work is one of North America’s largest technology advisors and solution providers for small and mid-size businesses. Our award-winning consultancy offers a rich portfolio of next-generation technology, industry expertise, implementation and managed services to help organizations derive value from the transformative benefits of technology.

Through the integration ofERP,HCM and/orCRMsolutions, Net at Work offers unique, industry-specific solutions and operation platforms that enable companies to compete more effectively in today’s digital economy. For more information,

Net at Work is seeking an experienced Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to our Managed Services clients.

In this highly consultative role, you'll partner directly with executive leadership teams to align technology strategies with business objectives, helping organizations maximize the value of their technology investments while preparing for future growth.

Rather than providing day-to-day technical support, you'll guide long-term technology planning, digital transformation initiatives, governance, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and executive decision-making. You'll work alongside our Managed Services, Engineering, Professional Services, Cybersecurity, and Sales teams to ensure every technology recommendation is practical, scalable, secure, and aligned with client business goals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned technology leader who enjoys combining executive consulting, business strategy, and technology leadership to drive meaningful outcomes for clients.

• Serve as the executive technology advisor for a portfolio of Managed Services clients.
• Develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Guide technology investment decisions, budgeting, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and strategic planning sessions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Measure progress against strategic initiatives using business-focused KPIs.

• Establish governance standards that improve security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate client environments against Net at Work best practices and industry standards.
• Identify technology gaps and recommend strategic improvement plans.
• Promote technology standardization to reduce complexity and improve supportability.

• Assess current environments and recommend modernization opportunities.
• Advise clients on cloud strategy, Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
• Validate architecture decisions for performance, security, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

• Build trusted relationships with executive leadership teams.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Managed Services, Professional Services, Cybersecurity, and Sales to deliver strategic client outcomes.
• Support business development through executive presentations, assessments, and technology strategy discussions.
• Conduct technology health assessments and maturity reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, governance, documentation, and process improvements.
• Monitor lifecycle planning, technology risk, compliance, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, consulting, or strategic advisory roles.
• Previous experience as a CIO, CTO, IT Director, Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, Technology Consultant, or similar executive technology leadership position.
• Proven experience developing technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and executive technology strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, infrastructure and networking, cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise applications, backup and disaster recovery, IT governance and compliance, and technology lifecycle management.
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and consultative problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or consulting organization strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, PMP, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or TOGAF are a plus

At Net at Work, you'll work alongside some of the industry's brightest technology professionals while helping organizations transform the way they operate.

• Advise executive leaders on meaningful technology decisions.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
• Influence strategic technology…