Nooks is hiring: Cybersecurity Support Specialist in Arlington

Are you seeking an exciting and unique opportunity to grow and support our national security? As a startup, we offer an equity opportunity in a pioneering CIaaS environment. Nooks is building a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems to provide government and industry partners with fast, secure access to classified infrastructure. We value innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset.

Overview

The Cybersecurity Support Specialist will assist the Site Cybersecurity Lead with day-to-day cybersecurity operations to support the security and compliance of classified and unclassified IT systems. This is an entry-to-mid level role designed to build hands-on experience with cybersecurity compliance frameworks, security tools, and system hardening practices. The role focuses on maintaining secure operations, supporting compliance documentation, and collaborating with IT and security teams to uphold a strong security posture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring, auditing, and maintaining the security posture of classified and unclassified IT systems.
• Support the development and upkeep of cybersecurity documentation, including Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and audit logs.
• Conduct basic vulnerability scanning, patch verification, and security checks under the supervision of the Site Cybersecurity Lead.
• Provide Tier 1 support for cybersecurity-related user requests and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Assist with account management, permissions reviews, and implementation of access control policies.
• Document findings, remediation efforts, and compliance-related actions in accordance with organizational and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and physical security teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable DoD requirements.
• Participate in incident response activities, including log collection, basic analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to ongoing security awareness efforts by reinforcing cybersecurity best practices with end users.

Skillset & Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or system administration (internship, academic, or DoD exposure strongly considered).
• DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Technical II certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Familiarity with information security concepts such as access control, vulnerability management, and system hardening.
• Foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, and IT troubleshooting practices.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to support collaboration across IT and security functions.

Eligibility & Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Secret Confidential Information (SCI) is required.

Compensation

Salary Range: $80,000 - $135,000 USD

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and information through the company application portal. This description reflects current role details and does not include application form fields.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We invite applicants to share their demographic background. Completion of EEO-related questions is voluntary. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. As a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we measure outreach and recruitment effectiveness for protected veteran categories. Details about disability status inquiries are provided for compliance with OFCCP requirements and are voluntary. See the notice for more information about how data is handled and your rights.