Field CTO, Public Sector

Position: Field CTO, Public Sector
Location:  US - ​Remote

THE ROLE:
The Field CTO, Public Sector is an industry-facing technical leader who will bridge engineering, process automation, and real-world challenges with select federal government entities, i.e., DOW, Veterans Administration, Treasury, and DOS. This individual will act as the trusted technical advisor and innovation leader for Public Sector accounts, partners, and prospects. They will ensure Public Sector readiness and market fit, help shape IGEL’s product strategy to accommodate the rapid digital transformation in the Public Sector, and help customers navigate the change, ensuring IGEL is the platform of choice for secure customer endpoints. 

Due to compliance and tax reporting reasons, this position is open to candidates living in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, SC, VA, WA, and WI

Customer-Facing Strategy & Thought Leadership

• Serve as the senior technical executive and advisor for domestic and international Public Sector accounts
• Translate agency goals (e.g., IT, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, Zero Trust initiatives) into meaningful, scalable, compliant, and secure solution architectures

Industry Architecture Leadership

• Develop validated architectures for domestic and international Public Sector environments, addressing complex data and infrastructure needs
• Architect secure end-to-end solutions using the IGEL stack (UMS, Application Portal, IGEL OS) integrated with SI and other tech partners

Ecosystem & Integration

• Influence joint roadmaps to ensure IGEL endpoints support the latest workloads and security models
• Influence product direction and Public Sector ecosystem partnerships
• Support PoCs and pilot deployments within regulated environments; ensure alignment with 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 expectations

Product Feedback & Innovation

• Act as the “voice of the customer” for IGEL engineering and product teams—informing features, compliance needs, and automation-related requirements
• Identify gaps, propose enhancements, and work cross-functionally to refine IGEL’s Public Sector solutions
• Contribute to reference architectures, whitepapers, and validated design guides for Public Sector environments

Cybersecurity & Compliance Leadership

• Guide agencies on securing the industrial edge using:
  • Zero Trust principles
  • Least privilege access
  • Endpoint attestation
  • Secure supply chain requirements
• Partner with agency cybersecurity teams to demonstrate risk reduction and operational resilience

• Strong skills for engagement and influence with a broad audience including C-level, VP’s, Directors, and IT desktop service teams
• Collaboration skills for feedback to and cooperation with internal engineering 
• Experience in an outbound-facing role; ability to explain strategic and tactical concepts for teams delivering applications and operating systems in digital and cloud migration journeys
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); ability to communicate the security benefits of end-user computing scenarios leveraging virtualized resources to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Skills to act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to existing and potential customers and partners
• Deep understanding of Vmware, Citrix, and MSFT virtualization technologies and the platforms on which they are delivered
• Ability to understand complex end-user workflows and their relation to specific needs across different verticals
• Understanding of virtualization infrastructure and its relation to end-user edge OS scenarios
• Practical experience in end-user computing, virtualization, or related areas
• Ability to lead conversations with executives and then credibly map that to a technical conversation around solutions and features for technical audiences
• Ability to clearly articulate and simplify complex technical topics for non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated thought leadership and experience creating technical content.
• Track record as a conference or event speaker engaging with small to large audiences
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or computer science and 10+ years of relevant domestic and international (EMEA) industry experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education 

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits (employee premiums covered by IGEL)
• 11 company-paid holidays per year
• 18-22 days of PTO per year (18 days in year 1, 20 days starting in year 2 and 22 days after 5 years of service)
• Sick time of 10 days per year, with rollover of unused days up to maximum limit
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match, up to $15,000 per year
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Monthly home office allowance
• Remote working opportunities and flexible working times, so you can combine your demanding work with your personal goals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Financial Wellness tool
• Company-paid life insurance policy, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD) coverage
• Wellbeing apps, including Rightway, Headspace and Wellhub
• Training and development opportunities to advance your career
• President’s Club for the highest performing salespeople and overachievers
• An amazing culture powered by a workplace run on trust, empowerment, and feedback with a positive, inspiring working atmosphere
• A highly motivated team that is already looking forward to your support in developing strategies and achieving common goals, together with you!

IGEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want the best available person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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