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Vice President of Technology

JMJ Phillip

Houston, TX · Posted October 16, 2026

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About the job

We are seeking an experienced technology executive to lead technology strategy, architecture, and delivery across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and mission-critical systems. This role will bridge technical innovation and operational execution, guiding multidisciplinary teams in transforming prototypes into secure, scalable, and mission-ready solutions. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with executive leadership, customer engagement, and business development capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

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.

Cybersecurity & Mission Systems

Integrate cybersecurity requirements throughout the technology development lifecycle.

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.

Prerequisites

U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Scien