Technical Lead (CTO/CSO Path) - Defense Training (Draper, UT)

Company: Education Services LLC
Location: Draper
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Lead architecture, security, and operations for AWS GovCloud-hosted training platforms serving military, law enforcement, and commercial clients. Oversee Software Developers, provision secure environments, and ensure CMMC/ITAR/EAR/FedRAMP compliance. Primary interface with MSSP supporting MS365 GCC-H environment, office network, and laptops/desktops. Report to ownership; guide technical strategy while remaining hands-on. Key Responsibilities Architect & provision LEMP/Ubuntu Pro environments in AWS GovCloud. Work with MSSP to maintain System Security Plan (SSP) and 110 SPRS score. Administer WordPress custom plugins/themes; enforce cybersecurity controls. Mentor Developers (PHP/JS/HTML/CSS); review code, requirements, design, test. Rotate on-call; respond to incidents via MSSP partnership. Drive technical innovation, including securely integrating AI into training experiences and online service portals. Collaborate with Learning Engineers on scalable, high-uptime training systems. Required 7 yrs web app development (PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS). Senior-level AWS & Ubuntu Pro administration; CMMC/CMMC 2.0 experience. Demonstrated leadership in SDLC for DoD-compliant systems (e.g., Agile/DevSecOps in GovCloud). U.S. citizenship; ability to handle ITAR/CUI; pass background/drug screen. Proven formal SDLC leadership. Strongly Preferred Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security, AWS Security Specialty, or equiv.). Experience as DDTC-registered contractor; familiarity with FedRAMP Moderate. Veteran or family of retired or active military or federal law enforcement. Eligibility U.S. citizenship required. Must pass background check and drug test. Able to work in-person in our Draper, UT office. Work Location All positions work in-person at our office in Draper, UT but may work from home on Fridays when appropriate. Veterans and Military Families We encourage applications from veterans and spouses or family of military and law enforcement. We share your commitment to ensure that “everyone comes home”. Compensation & Perks Competitive salary aligned with market rates and expertise (Range: $120K-$150K). 15 days PTO 10 paid holidays. 10% Flex Benefit on every paycheck for health premiums, 401(k), or debt payoff – no traditional plans, more take-home pay. Incentive bonus for overtime hours, even for salaried roles. Flexible scheduling: Core hours 9am–3pm, with adjustable start/end times to accommodate life—bank extra hours for shorter days without using PTO. Company break room stocked with free drinks and snacks. Signals CTO trajectory in small firm. About Us Education Services LLC specializes in creating online and instructor led training programs and custom online training, service, and membership portals. We delight our customers with excellent user experience, service, and engaging learning experiences. Sometimes we create simple training modules or courses. Most of the time we create full certification training programs consisting of multimedia learning experiences, practice activities, simulations and pseudo-simulations, knowledge checks, and human scored or computer based certification assessments. We serve customers around the world but since our work includes DoD projects, we only employ U.S. Citizens who can work in-person in our office in Draper, UT. All applications are subject to background check and drug test, must provide proof of citizenship, and live within reasonable commute to our office. This is a great place to work if you love to help people gain the knowledge and skills needed to operate state of the art technology and equipment, value working in small teams where your impact matters, and want to continually learn and grow professionally. We especially love veterans and those with family serving in military and law enforcement. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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