ABOUT NOOKS
Are you seeking an exciting and unique opportunity to grow and support our national security? As a startup, we are offering a limited-time opportunity to be an equity owner in a pioneering new industry. Nooks is pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to provide government and industry partners with the fastest, most efficient access to classified infrastructure. We are building a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems, ensuring that the best technologies equip our nation’s warfighters. At Nooks, we value innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Cybersecurity Support Specialist will support the security and compliance of classified and unclassified IT systems by assisting the Site Cybersecurity Lead with day-to-day cybersecurity operations. This role is designed for an early-career professional who is eager to build hands-on experience with cybersecurity compliance frameworks, security tools, and system hardening practices. The Cybersecurity Support Specialist will help ensure secure operations, assist with compliance-related documentation, and collaborate closely with IT and security teams to maintain a strong security posture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with monitoring, auditing, and maintaining the security posture of classified and unclassified IT systems.
- Support the development and upkeep of cybersecurity documentation, including Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and audit logs.
- Conduct basic vulnerability scanning, patch verification, and security checks under the supervision of the Site Cybersecurity Lead.
- Provide Tier 1 support for cybersecurity-related user requests and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Assist with account management, permissions reviews, and implementation of access control policies.
- Document findings, remediation efforts, and compliance-related actions in accordance with organizational and Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
- Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and physical security teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable DoD requirements.
- Participate in incident response activities, including log collection, basic analysis, and reporting.
- Contribute to ongoing security awareness efforts by reinforcing cybersecurity best practices with end users.
THE SKILLSET:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or system administration (internship, academic, or DoD exposure strongly considered).
- Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Technical II certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
- Familiarity with information security concepts such as access control, vulnerability management, and system hardening.
- Foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, and common IT troubleshooting practices.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to support collaboration across IT and security functions.
ELIGIBILITY + CLEARANCE
You must be eligible to work in the U.S. Candidates must be capable of maintaining eligibility up to the Top Secret/SCI level within 45 days of hire.
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What We Do
Nooks is tackling the challenging necessity of Classified-Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) for both industry and government customers to accelerate collaboration, technology adoption and engagement between industry and government to win the Great Power competition. Nooks will lower the barrier-of-entry/scale to qualified companies to engage in classified environments to rapidly bring innovative solutions to reality and revolutionize the landscape of classified operations. We strive to build a culture of "People First, Service Always." We are a Veteran Owned Small Business, and we believe that service to country can continue even after leaving the military/government. We want each of our employees to grow, learn, and achieve more than they ever thought possible in a culture that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Come join our team!
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