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Nooks · 1 day ago

Industrial Security Specialist

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Nooks is a pioneering startup focused on providing Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to enhance national security. They are seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to support the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) activities, ensuring compliance with security regulations and coordinating with government stakeholders.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) compliance activities and interface with DCSA and other government security offices as required

Maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) documentation and contribute to ongoing readiness for security assessments

Execute self-inspection tasks and track corrective actions resulting from inspections or internal reviews

Process, review, and track DD Form 254s for classified contracts and subcontracts

Monitor the flow-down of security requirements to subcontractors and vendors, including clearance verification and documentation within NISS

Maintain accurate records of classified contracts and associated security artifacts

Administer Insider Threat Program requirements, including training records, reporting documentation, and compliance tracking

Maintain industrial security procedures, SOPs, and related documentation in alignment with established policy

Manage classified material accountability activities, including receipt, storage, transmittal, and disposition in accordance with requirements

Coordinate and document required security training and briefings

Facilitate onboarding security requirements and recurring refresher training

Reinforce security awareness and reporting expectations across the organization

Qualification

Industrial Security ExperienceNISPOM KnowledgeProcess ImprovementSecurity Management SystemsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

3-7 years of broad, hands-on experience in Industrial Security, as an AFSO or Security Specialist within the U.S. Defense Industrial Base or Intelligence Community

Proven experience in process improvement, standardization, or quality assurance roles within a highly regulated compliance environment

Deep, practical knowledge of NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117 and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)

Must possess and maintain an Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility security clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into simplified, efficient, and user-friendly processes

Preferred

SPeD Certification, or experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Highly proficient with security management systems (DISS, NISS) and familiarity with enterprise software tools used for document control or workflow management

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Security Management, Business Process, Quality Assurance)