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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
IT - Networking
Charleston, SC (On/Off-Site)
Senior Manager Information Systems & Cyber Security
North Charleston, SC
Ability to Obtain Clearance Required
Adapt Forward is seeking a hands-on leader who thrives on both building and mentoring. As our Senior Manager of Information Systems and Cyber Security, you will architect, secure, and continuously improve a Microsoft centric enterprise environment while coaching a high performing team. You will be equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves in the Microsoft 365 admin center and briefing executives on compliance strategy.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Microsoft Platform
Own end to end administration of Microsoft 365 (Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)
Design and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks using Zero Trust principles
Automate routine tasks through PowerShell, Graph API, and Intune configuration profiles
Manage asset lifecycle and SaaS licensing for a growing, distributed workforce
Security Architecture & Hardening
Implement secure configuration baselines for Windows, macOS, mobile, and cloud workloads
Deploy and tune the Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, Intune MTD)
Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability management, and purple team style validation to drive continuous improvement
Maintain SIEM/SOAR detections and integrate log sources into Microsoft Sentinel
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Lead readiness and evidence collection for ISO 27001, NIST 800171, and CMMC Level 2 assessments
Map security controls to customer and regulatory requirements, develop POA&Ms, and track remediation
Author and maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST CSF and CIS benchmarks
Coordinate third party penetration tests and manage incident response exercises
Leadership & Talent Development
Coach a small team of Systems and Security Engineers, setting clear OKRs and providing technical guidance
Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and documentation
Partner with Program, HR, and Finance leaders to align technology strategy with business objectives
Own departmental budgeting, vendor management, and roadmap execution
Required Qualifications
US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field and 8+ years of progressive IT experience
5+ years administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD at scale, including conditional access and MFA
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or CMMC Pro
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal customers under DFARS and FedRAMP requirements
Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Defender solutions and security hardening best practices
Proven leadership of at least two successful external compliance audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or CMMC)
Expert level PowerShell and experience with Infrastructure as Code or deployment pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with container security, secure software supply chain
Experience managing outsourced MSP/MSSP partners
Certifications
ITIL or PMP certification
North Charleston, SC
Ability to Obtain Clearance Required
Adapt Forward is seeking a hands-on leader who thrives on both building and mentoring. As our Senior Manager of Information Systems and Cyber Security, you will architect, secure, and continuously improve a Microsoft centric enterprise environment while coaching a high performing team. You will be equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves in the Microsoft 365 admin center and briefing executives on compliance strategy.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Microsoft Platform
Own end to end administration of Microsoft 365 (Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)
Design and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks using Zero Trust principles
Automate routine tasks through PowerShell, Graph API, and Intune configuration profiles
Manage asset lifecycle and SaaS licensing for a growing, distributed workforce
Security Architecture & Hardening
Implement secure configuration baselines for Windows, macOS, mobile, and cloud workloads
Deploy and tune the Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, Intune MTD)
Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability management, and purple team style validation to drive continuous improvement
Maintain SIEM/SOAR detections and integrate log sources into Microsoft Sentinel
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Lead readiness and evidence collection for ISO 27001, NIST 800171, and CMMC Level 2 assessments
Map security controls to customer and regulatory requirements, develop POA&Ms, and track remediation
Author and maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST CSF and CIS benchmarks
Coordinate third party penetration tests and manage incident response exercises
Leadership & Talent Development
Coach a small team of Systems and Security Engineers, setting clear OKRs and providing technical guidance
Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and documentation
Partner with Program, HR, and Finance leaders to align technology strategy with business objectives
Own departmental budgeting, vendor management, and roadmap execution
Required Qualifications
US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field and 8+ years of progressive IT experience
5+ years administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD at scale, including conditional access and MFA
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or CMMC Pro
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal customers under DFARS and FedRAMP requirements
Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Defender solutions and security hardening best practices
Proven leadership of at least two successful external compliance audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or CMMC)
Expert level PowerShell and experience with Infrastructure as Code or deployment pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with container security, secure software supply chain
Experience managing outsourced MSP/MSSP partners
Certifications
ITIL or PMP certification
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