What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Cloud & Security position at Fairwater?
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Position Title: Manager, Cloud & Security
Reports To:: Vice President of Technology
Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required
Location: Dania Beach, FL.
Position Supervised: None
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering
Experience
5-7 years in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with 3 years in cloud and security leadership.
Deep Technical Experience In
English
Traits
Cybersecurity leadership in distributed, mission-critical environments. Strategic planning with operational execution. Cross-team collaboration, influencing engineering, compliance, and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills/Software
Certifications: Security or equivalent with CISSP, AZ-500, MS-102, Microsoft 365 Certified, Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Industry experience in maritime, aerospace, manufacturing or satellite communications.
Experience with SCADA or OT security and IT/OT segmentation.
Education
Master’s degree a plus
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cloud & SaaS Management
Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Position Title: Manager, Cloud & Security
Reports To:: Vice President of Technology
Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required
Location: Dania Beach, FL.
Position Supervised: None
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering
Experience
5-7 years in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with 3 years in cloud and security leadership.
Deep Technical Experience In
- Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune
- CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR and SIEM)
- Cisco Umbrella and DNS security
- MDM deployment and administration
- Penetration testing and vulnerability remediation
- Incident Management (Detection and Response)
- Mimecast email security
English
Traits
Cybersecurity leadership in distributed, mission-critical environments. Strategic planning with operational execution. Cross-team collaboration, influencing engineering, compliance, and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills/Software
Certifications: Security or equivalent with CISSP, AZ-500, MS-102, Microsoft 365 Certified, Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Industry experience in maritime, aerospace, manufacturing or satellite communications.
Experience with SCADA or OT security and IT/OT segmentation.
Education
Master’s degree a plus
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cloud & SaaS Management
- Architect and administer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra ID).
- Manage full user lifecycle: provisioning, access control, license assignment, and automation workflows.
- Secure and maintain API integrations for maritime systems, satellite links, and cloud-native services.
- Constant evaluation of our security posture against new known threats.
- Provide guidance on monthly cybersecurity training based on new known threats.
- Lead CrowdStrike Falcon EDR deployment and SIEM correlation for proactive detection and response.
- Manage Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer protection, web filtering, and cloud access security.
- Design, lead, and execute ongoing penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation initiatives.
- Own the Incident Management Lifecycle, including playbook development, response coordination, RCA, and lessons learned.
- Manage Monitoring and Observability Management (MOM) tools to ensure system visibility across hybrid and remote assets.
- Manage and maintain enterprise MDM (Mobile Device Management) using Microsoft Intune or similar, enforcing secure configurations for smartphones, tablets, and laptops across land and vessel environments.
- Define and implement device compliance policies, remote wipe, app protection, and conditional access.
- Align MDM strategy with broader endpoint protection and wireless security frameworks for shipboard crews and satellite-connected teams.
- Manage Mimecast for email filtering, archiving, DLP, and continuity.
- Implement zero trust architecture, RBAC, MFA, and identity governance via Entra ID (Azure AD) and conditional access.
- Enforce encryption, backup, and recovery policies across devices, cloud platforms, and remote systems.
- Secure onboard vessel systems and integrate them into the corporate security framework.
- Implement authentication and encryption for satellite uplinks/downlinks, telemetry feeds, and remote access scenarios.
- Harden wireless and maritime network access points against spoofing, interception, and unauthorized device access.
- Supervise a team of cloud engineers and cybersecurity analysts; provide mentorship and performance direction.
- Maintain compliance with NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, IMO 2021, and CMMC standards.
- Establish governance practices for third-party vendors, secure development pipelines, and continuous risk assessment.
Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.