About the role
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
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