vCIO

NexusTek is a U.S.-based managed IT service provider (MSP) to small and medium-sized organizations. We excel in tackling the complexities of IT, such as cloud services, cyber-security, document management, data back-up and protection, and more. Our mission is to take away technology headaches, allowing our clients to focus on their core business.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm local hours, with after-hours work as needed to adjust to client needs. Travel may vary, up to 25%.

Location

Remote (USA), with preference for candidates with life sciences, hospitality, or generalist background in the Northeast region.

About the Role

As a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, you'll directly shape how organizations leverage technology to achieve critical business objectives across hybrid cloud, security, and infrastructure modernization. You'll drive meaningful transformation by aligning enterprise-wide technology investments—from cloud migration and disaster recovery to network architecture and compliance—with operational goals that deliver measurable business value. This billable, client-facing position allows you to build deep executive relationships while solving complex infrastructure challenges that position clients for competitive advantage and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with C-suite executives and the senior management team to align enterprise technology strategy with business objectives, driving measurable outcomes across hybrid cloud, security, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process; identify and cultivate future business development opportunities.
• Provide hands-on, proactive leadership with sufficient technical knowledge to serve as an effective problem-solving resource.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the external IT business climate.
• Exhibit superior presentation and communication skills to effectively convey strategic and operational goals, and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead high-impact consulting engagements including compliance assessments, security audits, technology roadmaps, and multi-year budget planning that position clients for competitive advantage and operational excellence.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying strategic business development opportunities, supporting sales cycles with technical credibility, and crafting compelling RFPs and proposals that win deals.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior leadership teams, serving as their go-to strategic technology partner while fostering collaboration across clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Shape the future of client organizations by delivering continuous improvement in service quality, leading transformational projects, and championing innovation that accelerates business growth and resilience.
• Maintain billable hours, serving the clients of NexusTek as a member of their senior management team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of IT/IS management and managed services experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior architecture role; networking, security, systems, and applications.
• Verifiable record of substantive accomplishment in a senior IT leadership role.
• Broad understanding of infrastructure hardware and software systems including storage and security for data center-hosted applications and virtual and private cloud solutions.
• Extensive experience in cloud migrations, architecture, pre-sales engineering, technology selection, and project management.
• Proven ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology and information and communication systems and operations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and integrating information technology initiatives and leading effective, cohesive teams in diverse organizations with multiple sites across state lines or large geographical areas.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Relevant technical and professional certifications are a plus, including CISSP and CISM.
• Certifications in project management (PMP or equivalent), ITIL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are also valued.
• CCP (CMMC Certified Professional) and experience or certification related to GxP-regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.

Pay

Estimated starting salary/wage range varies based on relevant factors such as experience, qualifications, skill set, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria. The majority of individuals in this position will fall in the low to mid-level of the scale; the upper end is offered only in exceptional circumstances and/or for unusually qualified candidates. Pay is less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis.

Benefits

• Four weeks of annual accrued PTO.
• Seven paid national holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance.
• Voluntary Legal Shield and identity theft protection.
• Discretionary annual 401k match plan.
• Generous employee referral bonus plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to over 90,000+ courses in ADP My Learning.
• StandOut employee engagement tools.
• Eligible to apply for a Pluralsight license.

Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.