ABOUT NOOKS

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 Senior Cybersecurity Manager will lead and evolve our cybersecurity program across a growing network of classified systems and spaces. This role will own the full RMF lifecycle, ensuring compliance with NIST, DoD and IC requirements. As a key partner to internal teams and external stakeholders, this position drives the security posture of classified environments, leads a cybersecurity team, and promotes security awareness across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership of the full RMF lifecycle, from initial system categorization to continuous monitoring. Must be capable of developing and institutionalizing company-wide cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards from the ground up, and maintaining them in alignment with business growth and compliance evolution.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, incident response plans, and other core documentation.
• Lead Cybersecurity training, and readiness activities for company, while coaching and enabling ISSOs and ISSMs across Nooks’ network.

THE SKILLSET

• Demonstrated experience serving as an ISSO/ISSM for classified systems with a TS-level or Special Access Program (SAP) focus.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF , and applicable DoD and IC directives. Demonstrated ability to translate these standards into tangible operational results by implementing secure architectures, driving compliance across systems, and enabling successful accreditations and ATO) outcomes.
• Experience working directly with customers across the Defense Industrial Base and U.S. Government, including overseeing and supporting the setup, operation, and security of classified networks.
• Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to approach complex problems with creative, non-traditional solutions that go beyond conventional cybersecurity methods in environments that lack established structures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex cybersecurity topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership, customers, and government representatives.
• Required: Active CISM, CISSP, or GSLC certification.

LOCATION

Onsite preferred - Arlington, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, El Segundo, CA or Huntsville, AL. Remote possible

TRAVEL

This role requires 35% travel

ELIGIBILITY + CLEARANCE

You must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret Clearance.