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Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)
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Role overview
This remote, U.S.-based role advises assigned clients on technology strategy, helping align IT investments with business goals and security needs. It combines executive relationship management with practical assessment of technology environments, planning for budgets and equipment lifecycles, and coordination with technical teams to carry recommendations through. The focus is on building actionable roadmaps that improve reliability, reduce recurring problems, and make IT spending more effective.
Responsibilities - Serve as a strategic technology contact for client executives, business owners, and decision-makers. - Lead recurring technology reviews and explain risks, recommendations, and investment priorities in business terms. - Develop and maintain technology roadmaps, IT budgets, and lifecycle plans tailored to client needs. - Assess client environments for risks, inefficiencies, modernization opportunities, and alignment with business priorities. - Coordinate recommendations and implementation with internal engineering, service delivery, cybersecurity, vendor, and partner teams. - Use asset and lifecycle information to plan replacements and prepare technology reviews. - Incorporate security, risk, and compliance considerations into technology plans; document systems, assets, and recommendations. - Identify relevant services and technology options, connecting proposals to client needs and measurable outcomes.
Requirements
The available source does not provide specific education, years-of-experience, or certification requirements. It indicates that success calls for broad technical knowledge, business judgment, strong client relationships, and clear communication with executive stakeholders.
Nice to have - Familiarity with technology planning and asset-lifecycle platforms such as ScalePad. - Experience with tools and platforms including Cisco Meraki, Microsoft Intune, Azure, Jamf MDM, Okta, OneLogin, CrowdStrike, or ThreatLocker. - Experience advising clients, assessing IT infrastructure, and coordinating strategic recommendations with technical teams.
Benefits and work setup - Fully remote position based in the United States. - Compensation is stated to start at $100,000; the final offer may vary with experience and expertise.