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Senior Security Specialist

Nooks, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Nooks is pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to provide government and industry partners with the fastest, most efficient access to classified infrastructure. We are building a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems, ensuring that the best technologies equip our nation’s warfighters. At Nooks, we value innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset. About Nooks

Nooks is pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to provide government and industry partners with the fastest, most efficient access to classified infrastructure. We are building a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems, ensuring that the best technologies equip our nation’s warfighters. At Nooks, we value innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset.

Nooks is searching for its newest team member—an innovative Senior Security Specialist with current hands-on experience in construction security management and the policies governing the accreditation and management of classified facilities. We are hiring the core professionals that will shape our security culture and grow our company into an industry-shaping advantage for National Security.

About The Role

We’re looking for an inspired

Senior Security Specialist

to lead and mentor industrial security operations during a fast-paced construction and accreditation effort. This role requires recent, hands-on experience in construction security management and a strong working relationship with accrediting agencies. You'll provide expert-level support to the Site Security Manager and Nooks Director of Security, while acting as the security lead during facility build-out and accreditation at our El Segundo site.

This is a high-impact, on-site role for a candidate with a deep understanding of security compliance and operational execution in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and perform onsite industrial security operations, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, SCI, and SAP program requirements. Serve as the primary security liaison between Nooks and general contractors/subcontractors throughout the construction process. Represent Nooks as a forward-facing security contact for clients, prospects, and accreditation authorities. Prepare, review, and manage DD-254s, including subcontractor coordination and updates. Support DCSA assessments and internal self-inspections, including documentation and coordination. Assist in developing and implementing SOPs, Emergency Action Plans, and site-specific security training. Drive SCIF/Open Storage Area accreditation by managing CSPs, Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST packages, and related documentation. Process and validate Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), personnel/facility clearances, and other security documents.

The Skillset

5–10 years of industrial security experience within the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. In-depth knowledge of ICDs, CFRs, DoD Manuals, and related policies. Construction Security: Expertise in CSPs, FFCs, TEMPEST, and accreditation documentation. TEMPEST: Understanding of CNSSI 7000-series and emanations security principles. Physical Security (PHYSEC): Familiarity with ACS, IDS, and CD-X10/X-10 locks. Contract & Customer Management: Proven ability to manage DD-254s and classified contract requirements. Personnel Security Systems: Proficiency with DISS, NISS, and other access databases across DoD Collateral, SCI, and SAP programs.

ELIGIBILITY

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required. Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.

Salary Range for all departments

Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $145,000 USD Seniority level

Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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