Chief Technology Officer Jobs in Alabama
Chief Technology Officer jobs in Alabama are concentrated in defense technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and aerospace, with steady demand across executive and senior leadership levels. The largest hiring metros are Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, where employers such as SAIC, Regions Financial, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham anchor long-term technology leadership hiring. The most in-demand specialties include cybersecurity strategy, enterprise digital transformation, and cloud infrastructure governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Total Safety is looking for a Tech IV Fire Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Tech IV Fire Technician provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment which typically includes but is not limited to portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, navigational aids, gaseous suppression systems and sprinkler systems.
Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.
Essential Duties:
Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fixed breathing air systems, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems and components and water-based fire protection equipment.
Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.
Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment to report any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.
Conducts pre-job, job update and post job completion briefs.
Assists others in facilities including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.
Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
Operates electronic safety and communications systems including portable gas monitors, hand-held radios, and other related equipment.
Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.
Assists others as needed.
Skills and Experience:
Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance. Must possess safe driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.
Forklift experience is considered a plus. Must pass internal forklift certification as required.
Must be willing to travel to customer’s site and available for travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing to include classes such as Basic Plus, OSHA 10 hour, etc.
Must have Texas State Fire Licenses (FAL/FEL) and pass NICET Level II testing within 12 months of hire date.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to operate assigned equipment meeting or exceeding service and quality targets.
Ability to operate and maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Meets or exceeds service and quality targets with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, regardless of complexity and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities; i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
Must have knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Proficiency in the care and use of all sites specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested) where required by facility.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.) Ability to author technical reports and correspondence. Second language is a plus. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization preferred. Daily customer contact. Frequent contact with other facility personnel to understand issues. Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel, training, coaching.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment:
Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration.
Works in customer environment.
May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Educational Requirements:
High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.
Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.
Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- NICET Level - 2
- Fire Extinguisher LIC
- Fire Alarm LIC
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Chief Technology Officer Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens25

- UAB Medicine7

- Fast Pace Health5

- BTAS2

- Leidos2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail25
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Education3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Aerospace & Defense1
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief technology officer jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Ten or more years of progressive technology leadership experience, including direct executive accountability
- Proven experience managing enterprise-scale IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, or software development programs
- Demonstrated ability to align technology strategy with organizational business goals and board-level reporting
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in defense, aerospace, healthcare, or financial services industries
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, or HIPAA relevant to Alabama's regulated sectors
Chief Technology Officer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chief technology officer in Alabama?
Becoming a chief technology officer in Alabama typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, often supplemented by an MBA or graduate degree in technology management. There is no state-issued license specific to this role in Alabama, but professionals in defense-adjacent or healthcare-adjacent CTO roles benefit from certifications such as CISSP or PMP. Most Alabama CTOs advance through senior director or VP of engineering roles at regional employers before stepping into the executive seat.
How much do chief technology officers make in Alabama?
Chief technology officers in Alabama earn a median of about $138,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,260 for the lowest 10% to over $213,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chief technology officers in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring chief technology officers in Alabama include Walgreens, UAB Medicine, and Fast Pace Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alabama's concentration of defense contractors, regional banks, and large health systems means CTO openings also appear regularly at federal agencies and their prime contractors based in the Huntsville corridor.
Which Alabama cities have the most chief technology officer jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile account for the largest share of chief technology officer openings in Alabama. Huntsville leads because of its dense cluster of defense contractors, federal agencies, and aerospace firms, while Birmingham's concentration of financial institutions, healthcare networks, and university research anchors demand there, and Mobile draws openings from port logistics, manufacturing technology, and regional government operations.
Are there remote chief technology officer jobs in Alabama?
Yes, and more than most fields, since technology leadership work is largely strategic and does not require a physical presence on a factory floor or patient floor. About 11% of chief technology officer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making this one of the more flexible executive roles in the state. Board-facing responsibilities and team culture-building are the parts most likely to require periodic in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a chief technology officer in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a director of IT or VP of engineering role at a mid-size Alabama employer, then building upward from there. Large Alabama employers, including defense contractors in the Huntsville area and health systems such as UAB Medicine, regularly hire senior technical managers who grow into executive leadership over time. Earning a recognized certification such as CISSP or a project management credential, combined with demonstrated P&L ownership, accelerates that progression significantly.
Where can I find and apply to chief technology officer jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to chief technology officer jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and goals, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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