Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Who We Are

Foster is not just another agency—we're a results-driven team that helps professionals (especially law firms and healthcare practices) grow with clarity, confidence, and strategic momentum. We build long-term partnerships, not quick campaigns, focusing on systems and solutions that deliver measurable success for clients and reinforce the trust they place in us. At our core, we innovate with accountability and honor every commitment we make—to clients, to each other, and to the future we’re shaping together. Read more about us at https://www.fosterwebmarketing.com/aboutus.cfm.

Position Overview

Foster Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and oversee all aspects of the company’s technology infrastructure, software development, security, and operational performance.

This role is both strategic and highly technical, responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and ongoing evolution of a complex, multi-tenant platform supporting a large portfolio of client websites and internal systems.

The CTO will play a key leadership role in maintaining current systems while driving modernization initiatives across application architecture, infrastructure, and network security. This position also serves as a critical member of the executive leadership team, contributing to company-wide planning, performance tracking, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the company’s technology vision aligned with business goals
• Lead modernization efforts across application, infrastructure, and security platforms
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on technology investments and risk

Software Development & Product Oversight

• Lead and coordinate a globally distributed team of full-stack developers
• Oversee development and enhancement of proprietary CMS/CRM platform (DSS)
• Manage delivery of:
• New client website builds
• Feature enhancements
• Bug fixes and platform improvements
• Guide development of next-generation platform (DSS vNEXT)

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Oversee hosting environments across multiple data centers
• Manage virtualization platforms and infrastructure performance
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and system reliability

Network & Security

• Oversee network architecture, firewall management, VPN access, and secure connectivity
• Lead ongoing transition to a modern, redundant firewall and security platform
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements

Operational Performance & Reliability

• Maintain 99.9%+ uptime across all client-facing and internal systems
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization strategies
• Lead incident response and service restoration efforts

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plans
• Ensure systems and data can be recovered quickly in the event of an outage
• Regularly test and validate recovery procedures

Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA)

• Serve as Security Officer responsible for HIPAA compliance and data protection
• Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to security and compliance
• Conduct semi-annual HIPAA training for staff

Executive Leadership & Reporting

• Participate in weekly EOS-based leadership (L10) meetings
• Provide reporting on:
• System performance and uptime
• Development progress and team performance
• Key initiatives, risks, and operational challenges
• Translate technical metrics into actionable business insights

On-Call Responsibility

• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical technical issues
• Participate in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation to support business continuity

Technology Environment

Current Stack:

• Windows Server
• Microsoft SQL Server
• ColdFusion
• VMware virtualization
• Sophos UTM firewall

Modernization Initiatives:

• Linux-based infrastructure
• Node.js / TypeScript backend
• MySQL datastore
• Standards-based front-end (server-driven rendering, Web Components)
• XCP-ng virtualization platform
• Fortinet firewall and security platform

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or software development
• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role (CTO, VP Engineering, or similar)
• Experience managing distributed development teams
• Strong background in infrastructure, networking, and security
• Experience with high-availability, multi-data-center environments
• Experience leading platform modernization or migration initiatives
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex systems and competing priorities
• Problem-solving in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes

What Success Looks Like

• High system uptime and reliability (99.9%+)
• Successful execution of platform and infrastructure modernization
• Strong development team performance and delivery consistency
• Secure, compliant, and scalable systems
• Clear visibility and reporting for executive leadership

Why Join Foster Consulting, Inc.?

• Opportunity to lead and modernize a mature, high-impact technology platform
• Direct influence on company strategy and growth
• Work with a globally distributed team
• Shape the future of a next-generation platform

How to Apply

Please send your resume, relevant portfolio links, and a cover letter to careers@fosterwebmarketing.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22030