What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Chief Information Officer position at Lyra Technology Group?
About Lyra…
Lyra Technology Group is a private equity-backed holding company that invests and operates industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.
About Altourage...
Altourage is a client-obsessed managed service provider. They offer Support Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, Cloud & Infastructure Management, and Business Transformation Consulting. Altourage’s highest purpose is creating true partnerships with their clients to combine unmatched customer service with deep technology expertise.
Your work as a vCIO will include the following duties:
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals and challenges and develop customized IT strategies that drive efficiency and growth.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' IT infrastructure, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending optimized technology solutions.
• Lead risk management efforts by assessing cybersecurity threats, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and working with the vCISO to standardize security offerings.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure high-quality service delivery that aligns with client needs.
• Oversee IT project implementations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Develop and manage IT budgets in collaboration with clients, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet strategic technology objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on technology decisions and presenting quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Track client recommendations, propose solutions, and highlight risks associated with delayed technology implementations.
Our ideal vCIO has the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a vCIO or similar role in an MSP or IT consulting environment, ideally 3 years of experience in a leadership role prior.
• Strong expertise in IT systems, infrastructure, cloud migration, and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud, and virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ITIL are a plus.
The targeted base compensation for this role is up to $120,000-$130,000 per year and operates on a 1-2 day per week hybrid in-office schedule.
If you are looking to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading platforms in a leadership capacity, consider applying today!
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000
