Senior Manager Information Systems & Cyber Security with Security Clearance

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 Bachelors 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 Masters 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 certificationbfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca