Jobs at Nooks (nooks.works)

Supports cybersecurity operations for classified and unclassified systems by conducting vulnerability scans, patch verification, STIG compliance checks, documentation maintenance, access control administration, Tier 1 security support, and incident response activities. Maintains SSPs, POA&Ms, audit evidence, user permissions, and security records while coordinating with IT, personnel security, and physical security teams.

Leads Nooks’ software engineering organization, technical vision, AI strategy, government contract delivery, internal platform, architecture, and technology investment. Builds and scales the engineering team, establishes outcome-based operating practices, oversees delivery economics and customer relationships, drives AI adoption and governance, and supports federal software pursuits. Partners with executive leadership, Growth, Operations, IT/Cyber, Product, and Finance while representing engineering to government customers.

Own the strategy, operations, compliance, and scaling of classified WAN environments across multiple accredited sites. Manage network health, ATO posture, NIST SP 800-53 and RMF compliance, vendors, contracts, projects, budgets, and government stakeholders. Lead distributed technical teams, resolve operational issues, and build the classified WAN organization through hiring and staff development. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance, extensive classified-network experience, strong networking and cybersecurity expertise, and travel up to 35%.

Serves as ISSM for classified, multi-tenant WANs, owning RMF authorization from categorization through ATO and continuous monitoring. Develops SSPs, POA&Ms, and authorization artifacts aligned with NIST SP 800-53, DAAPM, and DCSA requirements. Project-manages WAN deployments, maintains authorization boundaries, coordinates site implementation, and interfaces with DCSA. The role also develops repeatable deployment playbooks and will eventually lead a team of WAN ISSOs.