Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity

LMR Technical Group•Fort Walton Beach, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

LMR Technical Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting the Department of Defense with Human Performance Optimization, cyber operations, training, engineering, logistics, and mission support services worldwide. Since our founding in 2018, LMR has grown into a national government contractor supporting hundreds of professionals across the United States and overseas. As we continue our rapid growth, we are establishing our first internal Information Technology Department. This is a unique opportunity to build an IT organization from the ground up. You will report directly to the CEO and have responsibility for designing, implementing, securing, and operating the technology environment that supports every employee, every contract, and every future growth initiative. If you enjoy building systems instead of simply maintaining them, this is an exceptional career opportunity. The Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity serves as LMR's senior technology leader and is responsible for all corporate information technology operations, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 GCC administration, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day IT operations while developing the long-term technology strategy required to support continued growth throughout the federal marketplace. This position will also lead LMR's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance program and maintain secure environments supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
Eight or more years of progressive IT experience.
Five or more years leading enterprise IT environments.
Experience preparing organizations for CMMC assessments.
Experience administering Microsoft 365 GCC or GCC High environments.
Experience implementing NIST SP 800-171.
Experience supporting federal contractors.
Strong understanding of: Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Conditional Access, Microsoft Purview, Networking, Endpoint Management, Identity Management, Security Operations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, Security+, Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect, Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Expert, Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), PMP.
Experience supporting DCAA-compliant contractors.
Experience managing government cloud environments.
Experience supporting organizations holding Facility Clearances.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute LMR's enterprise technology roadmap.
Build and lead the internal IT department.
Establish IT policies, standards, and operating procedures.
Develop annual IT budgets and technology investment plans.
Recommend technologies that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
Manage and secure the Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud environment including: Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Defender, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Purview, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Device Management.
Serve as LMR's cybersecurity lead by: Managing endpoint security, Vulnerability management, Security monitoring, Incident response, Risk assessments, Security awareness training, Identity and access management, Multi-factor authentication, Least privilege implementation, Secure remote access.
Lead all activities supporting CMMC Level 2 compliance including: Implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls, System Security Plan (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Policy development, Evidence collection, Internal audits, Third-party assessment preparation, Continuous compliance monitoring.
Manage the complete lifecycle of company technology including: Laptops, Mobile devices, Printers, Networking equipment, Software licensing, Asset inventory, Configuration management, Secure disposal.
Serve as the primary interface for: Managed Service Providers, Microsoft partners, Internet providers, Telecommunications vendors, Cybersecurity vendors, Hardware suppliers.
Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance.
Provide executive-level and employee support by: Resolving technical issues, Deploying new equipment, Supporting remote employees, Improving user experience, Maintaining documentation, Developing knowledge base articles.
Support company compliance initiatives including: CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, FAR cybersecurity requirements, CUI handling, Microsoft GCC security requirements, Software licensing compliance.
Other related duties as assigned.