Virtual CIO Services & Solutions

Smarter IT. Planned with Intention. Executed with Discipline.

Next Level IT delivers strategic, executive-level Virtual CIO services
for organizations in Utah and throughout the United States.

 

 

  • Align technology strategy with business goals
  • Control IT costs while improving performance and security
  • Build a roadmap that supports growth — not chaos

Our approach integrates IT strategy, governance, budgeting, and risk management
into a clear, repeatable leadership framework — so technology becomes a driver
of the business, not a constant fire drill.

 

What Is a Virtual CIO?

A Virtual CIO (vCIO) provides executive-level technology leadership — without the cost
of hiring a full-time CIO.

Instead of reacting to IT problems as they appear, your organization gains
strategic planning, disciplined governance, and measurable results that guide
investments, modernization, and security initiatives.

 

What’s Included:
Strategic IT Planning
  • Technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives
  • Lifecycle planning for hardware, software, and cloud
  • Future-proofing to support growth and scalability
Budgeting & Cost Management
  • IT budgeting and forecast planning
  • Cost optimization across tools, cloud, and licensing
  • CapEx vs OpEx strategy guidance
Project & Vendor Management
  • Oversight of major technology initiatives
  • Vendor evaluation and negotiation support
  • Implementation governance and progress tracking
Risk & Business Continuity
  • Cybersecurity and resilience planning
  • Backup, DR, and incident readiness oversight
  • Documentation for insurance and risk programs
Policy, Governance & Compliance
  • IT policies and control implementation guidance
  • Alignment to CIS, NIST, SOC 2, and industry standards
  • Support for audit and compliance initiatives
Executive Reporting & Guidance
    • Board-level reporting and recommendations
    • Metrics, KPIs, and ongoing performance reviews
    • Clear communication between IT and leadership

Our Process

We follow a proven vCIO framework that aligns technology to business goals,
controls spending, and reduces risk — so IT becomes strategic, predictable,
and accountable.

A Great Service → A Proven IT Partner

Managed vCIO Leadership Built for Strategy & Growth

IT Strategy & Roadmaps

Our vCIO services help organizations plan technology with intention — not guesswork.
We develop strategic IT roadmaps that align investments with business goals, growth plans, and risk tolerance.

From modernization initiatives to lifecycle planning and platform decisions, we ensure every technology move supports the bigger picture — instead of creating technical debt or unnecessary cost.

Governance, Risk & Compliance Oversight

We establish structure and accountability across IT so decisions are documented, measurable, and aligned with policy and security expectations.

Through standards-based governance, vendor oversight, and risk reviews, we help organizations reduce uncertainty, avoid missteps, and stay prepared for audits and cyber insurance requirements — while maintaining operational focus on the business.

Security-First IT for Modern Businesses
Security-First IT for Modern Businesses

Reliable IT. Built-In Cybersecurity. Compliance-Ready.
We help growing organizations eliminate downtime, reduce cyber risk, and scale with confidence.

The Next Level IT Approach

Managed IT & Cybersecurity Implementation Roadmap

Assess
Assess
We evaluate your current IT environment, security posture, users, devices, cloud systems, and business risks. This gives us a clear baseline to prioritize remediation, security controls, and performance improvements.
Secure
Secure
We immediately deploy baseline cybersecurity protections including endpoint security, email defense, access controls, backups, and monitoring to reduce exposure and stabilize your environment.
Standardize
Standardize
We align devices, configurations, backups, identity, and policies to proven best practices. This eliminates inconsistencies, reduces recurring issues, and improves reliability.
Optimize
Optimize
Once stable, we fine-tune performance, automation, workflows, and resource usage to improve efficiency, uptime, and the end-user experience.
Scale
Scale
As your business grows, we evolve your IT strategy with proactive planning, cybersecurity oversight, and long-term technology roadmaps.
Our Tools

Our Design Technology Stack

Crowdstrike
ELK STACK
Proofpoint
Okta
Liongard
NinjaOne
Microsoft Intune
Acronis
Microsoft M365
Azure
ControlMap
ScalePad