Nooks · 3 hours ago
Information Security Specialist
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expNooks is a pioneering startup in the Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) sector, providing innovative solutions to enhance national security. The Information Security Specialist role focuses on analyzing and optimizing security workflows, ensuring compliance, and leading incident response efforts within the US Space Force's classified security enterprise.
AerospaceInformation TechnologySubscription Service
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and bottlenecks in existing security workflows
Design, implement, and standardize new, optimized security processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time, and ensure consistent compliance across all USSF sites
Utilize process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma principles) to enhance the security team's overall effectiveness while maintaining strict regulatory adherence
Lead and participate in all security incident response activities, including the identification, containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents impacting SCI systems
Maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security incident instigation, mitigation, and reporting activities
Coordinate incident response and forensic activities with the ISSM, SSO, command leadership, law enforcement, and other government agencies as required
Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to inform defensive strategies
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions (e.g., workflow software, compliance tracking tools, security management systems) to automate manual security processes and enhance auditability
Serve as a functional lead for the integration and optimization of security management systems (DISS/NBIS, NISS) and physical security systems (ACS/IDS) to improve data integrity and compliance reporting
Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security process efficiency, compliance status, and security team performance to measure the impact of improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
3-7 years of broad, hands-on experience in Information Security, with a significant focus on SCI security and networks 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 either an Interim Top Secret or 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)
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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