Nooks · 2 hours ago
Information Security Analyst
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $135K/yr
1+ years expNooks is a pioneering startup in the Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) sector, aiming to enhance national security through innovative technology solutions. The Information Security Analyst will support cybersecurity operations, compliance, and documentation for classified and unclassified IT systems, while collaborating with IT and security teams to maintain a strong security posture.
AerospaceInformation TechnologySubscription Service
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
1–2 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
U.S. citizenship is required
Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) is required
Company
Nooks
Nooks provides Classified-Spaces-as-a-Service (CSaaS) to both commercial and government customers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$40.15MKey Investors
Zigg Capital
2025-06-09Series A· $25M
2025-02-14Series Unknown· $9.99M
2023-02-27Seed· $4M
Leadership Team
Sean Blackman
Co-Founder and CEO
Hunter Price
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Recent News
2025-06-09
SEC
2024-04-10
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