Senior Manager Information Systems & Cyber Security Security Clearance

Senior Manager Information Systems & Cyber Security with Security Clearance

North Charleston, SC
. Ability to obtain clearance required. Adapt Forward seeks a hands‑on leader who builds and mentors a high‑performing team. In this role you will architect, secure, and continuously improve a Microsoft‑centric enterprise environment while coaching a small team of Systems and Security Engineers.

• 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 Power Shell, Graph API, and Intune configuration profiles.
• Manage asset lifecycle and SaaS licensing for a growing, distributed workforce.
• 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 validation to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain SIEM/SOAR detections and integrate log sources into Microsoft Sentinel.
• Lead readiness and evidence collection for ISO
  27001, NIST
  800-171, 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.
• 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.

• U.S. 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.

• Master’s degree or 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 (SOC2, ISO
  27001, or CMMC).
• Expert level Power Shell and experience with Infrastructure as Code or deployment pipelines (e.g., Azure Dev Ops).
• Familiarity with container security, secure software supply chain.
• Experience managing outsourced MSP/MSSP partners.
• Certifications:
  
  ITIL or PMP certification.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Information Technology.
• Industries:
  Computer and Network Security.

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