Nooks · 12 hours ago
IT/Cyber Operations Senior Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expNooks is a startup pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to support national security. As the IT/Cyber Operations Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the strategy, execution, and sustainment of IT and Cybersecurity services, leading a distributed team to ensure secure and compliant operations across various sites.
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
10+ years of experience in IT/Cyber operations with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
Proven track record operating mission-critical, multi-site environments within the DoD or highly regulated sectors
Deep expertise in NIST 800-171, RMF, CMMC, JSIG, and Zero-Trust architectures
Proficiency in Enterprise Networking, Multi-OS (Windows/macOS), and M365/Google Workspace
Ability to balance mission urgency with rigorous security and compliance standards
Experience managing high-performing teams across multiple time zones
Ability to translate complex technical issues for executive-level mission leaders
You must be a US citizen + have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Preferred
Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, or GSLC) strongly preferred
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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