Cybersecurity Manager

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Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.

Cybersecurity Manager

The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for leading the organization's enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations in a serverless cloud-first Microsoft 365 technology environment. This role will drive the centralization and standardization of the cybersecurity program, establish a scalable security operating model, and mature security capabilities across the enterprise. The Security Engineering and Operations Manager will develop and execute a cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives, M&A activity, NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls v8.1, and evolving risk landscapes to strengthen the organization's security posture and resilience.

The ideal candidate possesses deep Microsoft 365 enterprise expertise and understands how to maximize the value of both native Microsoft security capabilities and MSSPs to create a comprehensive, telemetry-driven cybersecurity program. This leader will optimize the collection, integration, and operationalization of security data across Microsoft 365 Defender, Entra
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• Oversee continuous threat exposure management through network vulnerability scanning, external penetration testing, and dark web scans.
• Cloud Apps: Maintain visibility and control over the organization's cloud application portfolio through continuous discovery, classification, risk evaluation, and security oversight.
• Oversee enterprise identity and access management by driving adoption of Entra ID SSO, SCIM-based automated provisioning, and centralized identity governance across connected applications.
• Oversee enterprise identity and access governance for both Entra-integrated and non-SSO applications, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, user lifecycle management, and periodic access reviews across all business systems.
• Develop, maintain, and annually update security policies and procedures while conducting regular tabletop exercises to validate incident response readiness, including DR, IR, and BC.
• Oversee the management and optimization of email firewalls, including DMARC policy.
• Oversee the management and optimization of network firewalls IDS/IPS.
• Provide monthly executive reporting.

Education & Experience

• Relevant education in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 6+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience leading cybersecurity transformation initiatives aligned to frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0 and CIS Controls.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.