Fractional services

Senior IT and security leadership, part-time

Get an experienced CIO, IT Director, or security leader for the hours you actually need. You get executive-level judgment and accountability without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.

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Fractional roles

Each role is scoped to your needs, with agreed hours each month and clear priorities.

Fractional CIO / IT Director

For companies that need someone to own technology strategy, budget, vendors, and the IT team.

Technology roadmap tied to business goals
Annual IT budget and purchasing decisions
Vendor and MSP management, with clear service levels
IT team leadership and service desk improvement
Regular reporting to your executive team

Fractional CISO / vCISO

For organizations facing customer security reviews, audits, or regulatory requirements.

Security program, policies, and risk register
SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, CMMC, and NIST-aligned readiness
Vendor security assessments and questionnaires
Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
Security reporting for leadership and auditors

Fractional infrastructure and cloud architect

For teams planning a migration, a modernization project, or a fix for unreliable systems.

Architecture reviews for Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS
Identity, network, and endpoint security design
Backup, disaster recovery, and continuity planning
Migration planning and vendor coordination
Hands-on help with complex escalations

How a fractional engagement works

You always know what's being worked on, what's next, and what you're paying for.

First

Introductory call

A 30-minute conversation about your situation, goals, and which role fits. No obligation.

Then

Assessment and 90-day plan

We review your environment and team, then agree with you on the priorities for the first 90 days.

Ongoing

Monthly retainer

Agreed hours each month, a standing leadership meeting, and regular roadmap reviews against measurable priorities.

Fractional or full-time?

A fractional leader is often the right step before, or instead of, a full-time executive.

Fractional leader Full-time hire

Commitment Monthly, scaled up or down as needs change Permanent salary, benefits, and overhead

Time to start Weeks, starting with an assessment Months of recruiting and onboarding

Experience Senior leaders who have done this across industries Depends on who you can attract and afford

Best for Roughly 50 to 500 users, growing or in transition Large, complex IT organizations