AFSO/IT Manager

VICKERS & NOLAN ENTERPRISES LLC•North Charleston, SC

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The AFSO/IT Manager supports the company’s industrial security program while managing day-to-day IT and cybersecurity operations. The position assists the FSO with NISPOM safeguarding compliance, personnel security clearances, and DCSA inspections, and helps protect the company’s facility clearance and maintain audit readiness. The role also oversees enterprise IT infrastructure, endpoint management, identity and access controls, cybersecurity implementation—including NIST 800-171/CMMC and ISO 27001 requirements—and secure system administration. The manager helps ensure reliable, compliant IT operations and supports risk management, incident response, and the organization’s overall information security posture. The position is based in Charleston, South Carolina, with negligible travel. The work is generally in an office environment with moderate noise and may involve exposure to chemicals related to office equipment. The employee must communicate task requirements clearly, attend work during scheduled hours unless traveling or on approved time off, and participate in meetings and working groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one.
Experience supporting NISPOM compliance in a cleared facility, or government/military equivalent.
Hands-on IT systems administration experience.
Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods and work at a computer for long periods.
Ability to communicate by telephone, email, and face-to-face.
Ability to attend work each day during scheduled hours unless traveling or on approved time off.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DCSA audits or inspections.
Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CISM.
Experience managing Microsoft 365 or Entra ID environments.
Background in government contracting.

Responsibilities

Assist the FSO in maintaining compliance with NISPOM and DCSA requirements.
Manage personnel clearance processing, DISS administration, indoctrinations, and debriefings.
Support DCSA inspections and periodic self-assessments.
Coordinate classified visit requests and DD254 documentation.
Ensure proper safeguarding, storage, and accountability of classified materials.
Maintain security training, awareness, and audit documentation.
Oversee enterprise IT infrastructure, including endpoints, networks, and secure systems.
Manage identity and access controls, including Entra ID and Active Directory.
Implement and maintain NIST SP 800-171 controls and support CMMC and ISO 27001 compliance.
Administer endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
Support incident response, risk management, and security documentation.
Maintain secure system configuration, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
Track IT assets and support lifecycle management.
Communicate task requirement information to clients clearly and concisely.
Lead and participate in meetings and working groups.