Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. Position Overview SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Deputy Chief Technology Officer (DCTO), Infrastructure to own the cloud architecture, security compliance, corporate network, and IT foundation that underpin SteerBridge’s federal technology portfolio. This role sits at the center of the company’s technical operations, providing the secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure that SteerBridge’s mission programs, including VA disability claims modernization, aviation readiness analytics, and federal fintech platforms, are built on, as well as the internal IT and security posture of the company itself. The role also spans DoD-facing infrastructure, including cloud environments hosted at DoD Impact Levels (IL4/IL5) and infrastructure governance for AI/ML workloads, including LLM/NLP integrations and edge device deployments, supporting SteerBridge’s programs across both VA and DoD mission environments.  The Deputy CTO, Infrastructure reports to the CTO and works alongside the other Deputy CTOs and Architecture Review Boards to ensure every program inherits a consistent, defensible security and cloud foundation. This person will represent SteerBridge to government security authorizing officials and internal leadership alike, translating infrastructure and compliance decisions into business and mission risk terms. Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture Leadership: Direct the design, governance, and continuous improvement of SteerBridge’s cloud architecture across all program environments, including governance of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models and DoD-hosted environments (IL4/IL5), ensuring consistent standards for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.