About Sciens Logistics Sciens Logistics is a rapidly growing global logistics and supply chain company offering freight brokerage, air and ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and time-critical aviation services across the US, Europe, India, and LATAM. As we scale toward $100M+ in revenue and expand regulated operations, we are entering a critical growth and compliance phase. This role will define our IT, security, and compliance foundation for years to come. This is not a passive leadership role. We are hiring a builder. Manager of IT, Information Security & Compliance Location: Dallas, TX In office Employment Type: Contract to full-time The Role The Manager of IT, Information Security & Compliance will own the end-to-end design, security, and governance of Sciens’ global IT environment. This individual will personally build and secure systems, implement NIST-based controls, and prepare the organization for C-TPAT cybersecurity requirements. You will act as the company’s: • IT Architect • Security Lead • Compliance Owner • Hands-on Systems Engineer • Trusted Advisor to Executive Leadership Key Responsibilities Security and Compliance • Lead implementation of NIST 800-53 or 800-171 controls and close identified gaps • Prepare and maintain C-TPAT cybersecurity documentation and controls • Design and enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege access models • Own incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning • Implement security awareness training and phishing simulations • Establish vendor risk management and third-party security reviews • Prepare the company for future SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits IT Infrastructure and Systems (Hands-On) • Secure and manage Microsoft 365 including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview • Implement endpoint management and MDM across all devices • Enforce MFA, conditional access, and SSO • Secure SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and external sharing • Secure Salesforce, CargoWise, Revenova, and custom TMS platforms • Implement logging, monitoring, and SIEM using Microsoft Sentinel or similar tools • Design secure network architecture across offices, VPNs, and cloud services • Manage backups, data retention, DLP, and asset lifecycle Architecture and Data • Map data flows across TMS, WMS, CRM, finance, and customs systems • Define data classification and access policies • Secure APIs and system integrations • Establish security standards for new SaaS tools and vendors Policy, Governance, and Reporting • Write and maintain IT and security policies • Create SOPs for onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews • Lead internal risk assessments and executive reporting • Act as point of contact for auditors, customers, and regulators Leadership and Growth • Build and mentor a small IT and security team over time • Transition day-to-day support to junior staff or an MSP • Define and execute an IT roadmap aligned with business growth • Advise leadership on technology risk and investment decisions Required Experience • 7–12 years of total IT experience • 3–5+ years in security, compliance, or infrastructure leadership • Hands-on experience implementing NIST 800-53 or 800-171 • Experience with C-TPAT cybersecurity requirements or similar regulated frameworks • Deep experience with Microsoft 365 security stack • Experience securing SaaS-heavy, remote-first environments • Experience writing and implementing security policies • Experience working with auditors, customers, or regulators • Background in logistics, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, or another regulated industry Preferred Experience • SOC 2 or ISO 27001 experience • Logistics, 3PL, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage exposure • Experience with CargoWise, Salesforce, NetSuite, or Revenova • Azure or AWS security experience • SIEM implementation experience • Prior first security hire or IT transformation role • Experience supporting global teams Compensation • Competitive salary • End of year bonus • Clear growth path to VP or CIO • High visibility executive-facing role What Will Make You Successful • You enjoy building, not just managing • You are comfortable operating in fast-moving environments • You balance speed with security • You communicate clearly with executives and operators • You take ownership and follow through