Nooks · 16 hours ago
IT/Cybersecurity Manager
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expNooks is a startup pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to enhance national security. The IT & Cybersecurity Manager will oversee mission-critical technology and security, ensuring compliance with global policies while leading a high-performing site team.
AerospaceInformation TechnologySubscription Service
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a site-specific roadmap for IT infrastructure and cybersecurity that aligns with Nooks' long-term business goals and CIaaS delivery model
Provide direct oversight, mentorship, and performance management for the IT Site Lead, Cybersecurity Lead, and junior specialists. Foster technical growth and leadership capabilities within your team
Establish and enforce local security protocols and incident response plans in alignment with corporate policy and federal frameworks (NIST, DAAPM, JSIG, ISO 27001, or SOC2)
Oversee the lifecycle of site hardware, software, and networking assets to ensure maximum efficiency, minimal downtime, and rigorous configuration management
Manage third-party service providers and oversee the IT/Cyber departmental budget, prioritizing high-ROI security and tech investments
Lead local response efforts for outages or security events while maintaining clear, disciplined communication channels with Corporate leadership
Transition seamlessly from strategy to execution, providing direct technical assistance during complex troubleshooting, peak project demands, or system migrations
Qualification
Required
You must be a US citizen + have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)
10+ years of experience in IT/Cyber operations with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
Proven ability to implement and enforce enterprise IT and security policies in regulated or classified environments
Experience leading IT and cybersecurity teams and aligning operational and security priorities
Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and ITIL
Broad technical understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, IAM, and endpoint security
Strong risk assessment and remediation experience aligned with enterprise risk tolerance
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and technology lifecycles within corporate governance models
Proficiency with ITSM and security monitoring tools to report operational health and compliance metrics
Benefits
Yearly Bonus Structure + Equity Ownership in company
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
401k Employer Contribution Plan
Flexible PTO Policy
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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