Manager of Technology and Growth
About The Position
Excela Protect is seeking an experienced Manager of Technology and Growth Solutions to join our growing team onsite in Charleston, SC. Excela Protect is a fast-growing, technology-driven, dealer-centric administrator on a mission to modernize the F&I industry through transparency, efficiency, and exceptional service. In this role you will lead the day-to-day administration, security, and optimization of the Microsoft 365 environment and oversee core collaboration platforms, managing vendor relationships, and supporting technology transitions that align with organizational goals. If you want to establish operational controls and processes that ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems with strong audit readiness across the organization it’s time to shift your career into gear with Excela Protect!
Requirements
- Detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset
- Familiarity with endpoint/device management such as Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
- Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and effectively
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field; or 5+ years of equivalent experience in IT administration and Microsoft 365 management.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Azure AD/IAM).
- Experience implementing security controls in Microsoft 365 (e.g., MFA, Conditional Access, Defender) and supporting audit evidence collection.
- Background developing operational documentation, SOPs, runbook, and user training resources.
- Strong understanding of data governance, identity management, and compliance frameworks (GLBA, SOC).
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and optimize the Microsoft 365 environment, including IAM, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Implement and maintain security controls such as MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, RBAC, and data governance policies (retention, DLP, sensitivity labels, audit logging).
- Monitor system health, licensing, and usage governance.
- Support compliance with GLBA, SOC, and other applicable frameworks.
- Maintain audit evidence, conduct periodic internal control reviews, and partner with Compliance on reporting and readiness.
- Manage endpoints using Intune/Endpoint Manager, including device enrollment, configuration, encryption, and compliance.
- Lead onboarding/offboarding processes, hardware provisioning, and overall asset lifecycle.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Ongoing professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
