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About Nooks
Future conflicts will be won by the fastest to adapt and launch new technologies. It’s all about speed, reducing cycle time, and connecting operators with technical experts. Mission success demands frictionless systems and processes. Nooks enables our country’s defense and intelligence industry partners to launch and operate talent and skills to the leading edge of the fight by connecting them with the networks and technologies they need to win.
Nooks is a fast-growing company pioneering Classified-Infrastructure-as-a-Service (“CIaaS”) to support classified operations for government and industry customers. Nooks provides the fastest and most efficient access to classified infrastructure for government contracting, ensuring that the best technologies equip our Nation’s warfighters. We are dedicated to employing best-in-class people, practices, and technologies to build and operate a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems.
At Nooks, our team members are the critical factor that delivers the value our customers need - our teammates are innovators, building tremendous value from the bedrock up! Nooks needs people who see the opportunities for success in complex environments, who are ready to change the status quo, who love to work collaboratively with diverse backgrounds with a “service-first” mindset. Build the future of classified contracting with us and change the battlefield.
Job Title: Classified Network Manager
Location: Arlington, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of IT and Cyber
Eligibility Requirements:
- US Citizen
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Security Certification
Job Overview:
The candidate will rely on a Classified Network background to be a technical leader and support Enterprise activities and Nooks customers throughout multiple computing domains (Classified and Unclassified). The candidate is responsible for implementing, executing and enforcing Information System Security policies, standards, and directives to ensure assessment and authorization of information systems processing classified information.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with a variety of networking devices, KG-175 family of encryptors, firewalls, and various network management tools to establish initial connectivity at present and future Nooks sites
- Coordinate and collaborate with technical experts at government organizations to ensure networks are deployed in accordance with cybersecurity policies, approvals and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g. DAAPM, ICD-503, JSIG, or NIST SP 800-171
- Use subject matter expertise to diagnose and solve complex issues and communicates the issues effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Configure, implement, and troubleshoot: Virtual Local Area Networks, Access Control Lists, 802.1x port-based network access control, Virtual Private Networks, Network Time Protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol version 3, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and Encryptor Management
- Develop, modify, and update process and technical documentation, logical network diagrams that include physical layout and location of devices and the connection between devices participating on the network, technical implementation plans and related reports
- Provides network cable management solutions, tests, and troubleshooting. (CAT 6, CAT 6a, and multi-mode fiber cable)
- Familiarity with Unclassified Wifi access points, management and protocols
- Perform other IT tasks as required in a startup environment. To include but not limited to: Workstation deployment, account creation and management, system patching, self-inspections, software installation, server management and hardware procurement
- As company grows, will become an IT leader to coach and provide technical guidance to less-experienced IT professionals
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Must have an active US DoD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Must have current Security in meeting DoD 8140 baseline requirements for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II
- Minimum 10 years’ work-related experience or relevant military experience
- Extensive experience with network configuration and protocols for multiple classified networks. To include: SIPRNET, JWICs, and Special Access Program networks
- Experience working with DoD Organizations such as DISA, DIA, NSA, DCSA, DARPA or other Government agencies
- Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Servers/Clients, PC Desktops, network devices and supported applications
- Experience in cybersecurity policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g. DAAPM, ICD-503, JSIG, or NIST SP 800-171
- Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Advanced degree (bachelor’s or master’s degree) preferred, but not required
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Project Management experience
- Experience in assessing and documenting cybersecurity compliance
- COMSEC experience preferred
- Experience leading audits conducted by external stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal skills with ability to communicate well with team members, customers and leadership
