Senior Manager Information Systems & Cyber Security

North Charleston, SC
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

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


Attributes We Value  

  • Player/coach mentality: you lead by doing and teaching 
  • Bias for action and continuous improvement 
  • Clear communicator with executive presence and attention to detail  
  • Passion for mission driven work supporting national security 


Why Adapt Forward  

Join a fast growing, employee centered company that champions innovation and community service while delivering mission focused solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the next generation of secure, cloud-first environments. 

Company Overview

Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nation’s most valuable information systems. Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure, we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers’ business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.

Summary of Benefits

  • Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, plus Flexible Spending Accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested.
  • Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.
  • Eleven Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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