Field CTO, Public Sector

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer-Facing Strategy & Thought Leadership
  1. Serve as the senior technical executive and advisor for Public Sector accounts
  2. Translate agency goals (e.g., IT, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, Zero Trust initiatives) into meaningful, scalable, compliant, and secure solution architectures
• Industry Architecture Leadership
  1. Develop validated architectures for Public Sector environments, addressing complex data and infrastructure needs
  2. Architect secure end-to-end solutions using the IGEL stack (UMS, Application Portal, IGEL OS) integrated with SI and other tech partners
• Ecosystem & Integration
  1. Influence joint roadmaps to ensure IGEL endpoints support the latest workloads and security models
  2. Influence product direction and Public Sector ecosystem partnerships
  3. Support PoCs and pilot deployments within regulated environments; ensure alignment with 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 expectations
• Product Feedback & Innovation
  1. Act as the “voice of the customer” for IGEL engineering and product teams—informing features, compliance needs, and automation-related requirements
  2. Identify gaps, propose enhancements, and work cross-functionally to refine IGEL’s Public Sector solutions
  3. Contribute to reference architectures, whitepapers, and validated design guides for Public Sector environments
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Leadership
  1. Guide agencies on securing the industrial edge using:
     • Zero Trust principles
     • Least privilege access
     • Endpoint attestation
     • Secure supply chain requirements
  2. Partner with agency cybersecurity teams to demonstrate risk reduction and operational resilience

 
QUALIFICATIONS
    •    8–12+ years in IT leadership, process engineering; knowledge of and experience with Public Sector technology strongly preferred
    •    Security clearance strongly preferred
    •    Strong knowledge of Public Sector software ecosystems
    •    Strong network within the U.S. Public Sector, including the DOW, Veterans Administration, Treasury, and DOS
    •    Strong understanding of current and future tech trends relevant to government, e.g.,   FedRAMP, Data Sovereignty, A.I. ethics
    •    Demonstrated results collaborating with customers and internal engineering organizations to create and deliver winning product strategies
    •    Experience supporting integrations with legacy platforms; experience with large-scale digital transformations across IT networks
    •    Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (Zero Trust, NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443)
    •    Strong knowledge of edge computing
    •    Executive-level communication skills and comfort presenting to senior technical and agency stakeholders
    •    Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
    •    Strong customer orientation with experience in advisory, pre-sales engineering, or field CTO roles
    •    Ability to travel
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    •    Experience with IGEL, thin/secure OS, or endpoint management platforms and designing endpoint solutions
    •    Background in solution architecture 
    •    Experience navigating complex government procurement and compliance landscapes
    •    Engineering or technical degree (mechanical, electrical, automation, computer science, or related)

WE OFFER:

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits (employee premiums covered by IGEL)
• 11 company-paid holidays per year
• 15-20 days of PTO per year (Starting Jan 1st 2025, 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
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match, up to $5,000 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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