IT Director

About Burmester & Vogel

Burmester & Vogel builds software for the commercial side of shipping. We started with demurrage and laytime management, two of the most complex processes in maritime logistics, and have since expanded into new product lines, including vessel valuation and a growing suite of intelligent tools for the wider supply chain.

Today we serve over 150 leading companies worldwide and manage over one billion tons of cargo annually. We are growing quickly, and each new hire shapes what we launch next.

The Burmester & Vogel group also includes Marsoft, which has provided maritime market intelligence, forecasting, and vessel valuation since 1983.

Position Description

Burmester & Vogel is seeking an IT Director to own IT across the Burmester & Vogel group, including Marsoft. You will run IT administration, security, and compliance, and build an IT function that supports a growing, multi-company organization. This is a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Own IT administration for both companies: identity and access, endpoints, networks, email and collaboration, and SaaS applications
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID, including licensing, conditional access, and device management with Intune
• Own the IT security program: patching, endpoint protection, backups, incident response, and security awareness training
• Support compliance requirements for our products and contracts, including SOC 2 and the handling of export-controlled information
• Plan and lead the integration of Marsoft systems into group IT
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, licenses, and budget
• Work with engineering on cloud governance and cost management in Azure
• Document systems, policies, and procedures, and run employee onboarding and offboarding
• Provide or arrange out-of-hours support for critical incidents

Requirements

• 6+ years of IT experience, including experience leading IT for a small or mid-sized organization
• Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Azure
• Experience running a security program and preparing for audits
• Experience with networking, firewalls, VPN, and backup and recovery
• Experience managing vendors and budgets
• Clear communication with non-technical colleagues and leadership

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are a plus

Desired (Not Required)

• Experience integrating IT after a merger or acquisition
• Experience with CMMC or NIST 800-171 in a government contracting environment
• DoD security clearance

Background, Clearance, and Export Control

Burmester & Vogel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. This position may require completion of a State and Federal Criminal History Report (background check). Current and future employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of this check.

This position requires the use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or a protected individual under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).