Space Component Security Specialist at Nooks

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security, Data Collection, Risk Assessment, Program Protection, Liaison Operations, Information Management, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, Space Domain Knowledge, Operational Metrics, Security Briefings, Vulnerability Analysis, Compliance, Training

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

ABOUT NOOKS Are you seeking an exciting and unique opportunity to grow and support our national security? As a startup, we are offering a limited-time opportunity to be an equity owner in a pioneering new industry. 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. The Space Component Security Specialist serves as a dedicated security advisor providing direct, on-site support to Space Component Commands. Operating within the Integrated Security Enterprise (ISE) framework, your primary mission is to ensure the security of theater-specific space operations. Secondarily, you will act as a critical link to headquarters-based security discipline experts by collecting operational data and providing field insights that inform the development of new security policies, processes, and digital products. Each role is aligned with a specific geographic theater - this opening will be on-site at the following location and aligned to the following theater: Vandenberg SFB, CA: Supporting INDOPAC operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Command Support: Serve as the primary security point of contact for Space Component Command leadership and staff to ensure mission-critical assets are protected. Data Collection & Reporting: Gather field-level data and operational metrics to provide security discipline experts with the information needed to refine ISE policies and digital tools. Program Protection: Implement and maintain Program Protection Plans (PPPs) for sensitive space systems and ground components within the theater. Liaison Operations: Coordinate security protocols with host nation partners and inter-agency stakeholders to ensure alignment across the theater of operations. Risk Mitigation: Conduct localized risk assessments and vulnerability analyses of space-related facilities to identify and report security gaps. Security Readiness: Deliver specialized security briefings and training to command personnel to ensure a high state of readiness and compliance. Feedback Loop: Provide continuous feedback to the ISE Product team regarding the performance and utility of digital security products in the field. THE SKILLSET: Experience: 5–8 years of professional experience in government or industrial security, specifically supporting DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) programs. Security Breadth: Must possess broad, hands-on experience across two of the three security disciplines: Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), and Industrial Security (INDUSEC); Information Security (INFOSEC) experience is “nice to have.” Clearance: Active Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to be granted an Interim Top Secret (TS) and subsequent SCI eligibility. Space Domain Knowledge: Proven understanding of the unique security requirements associated with space systems and ground stations. Information Management: Ability to accurately collect, analyze, and report technical security data to remote expert teams. Education: Bachelor’s degree in National Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Travel: Up to 10%. Preferred: Experience in Information Security (INFOSEC) and professional certifications such as SFPC, SPSC, or CISSP. Salary Range for all departments Salary Range $135,000—$155,000 USD

Responsibilities

The Space Component Security Specialist provides direct security support to Space Component Commands, ensuring the protection of mission-critical assets. Responsibilities include data collection, program protection, risk mitigation, and delivering security training.