Director of IT, Information Security & Compliance

Location: Dallas, TX In office

Employment Type: Contract to full-time

The Role: The Director 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 OwnerHands-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 auditsIT 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 SSOSecure 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 DataMap 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 GrowthBuild and mentor a small IT and security team over time Transition day-to-day support to junior staff or an MSPDefine and execute an IT roadmap aligned with business growth Advise leadership on technology risk and investment decisions Required Experience7–12 years of total IT experience3–5+ 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 ExperienceSOC 2 or ISO 27001 experience Logistics, 3PL, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage exposure Experience with CargoWise, Salesforce, NetSuite, or Revenova Azure or AWS security experienceSIEM implementation experience Prior first security hire or IT transformation role Experience supporting global teams CompensationCompetitive salary End of year bonus Clear growth path to VP or CIOHigh 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