ISE Space Component Security Specialist (Vandenberg)

Nooks•Vandenberg AFB, CA

11h•$135,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. ABOUT THE ROLE: 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.

Requirements

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, including Physical Security (PHYSEC), alongside: Personnel Security (PERSEC), and/or Industrial Security (INDUSEC); Information Security (INFOSEC) experience is “nice to have.”
Physical Security Depth: Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of ICD 705 and related DoD/IC physical security policies.
Systems: Experience with physical access control systems, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and alarm monitoring processes.
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to be granted an Interim Top Secret (TS) and subsequent SCI eligibility. Candidate must be a United States citizen and capable of maintaining eligibility up to the Top Secret/SCI level within 45 days of hire.
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%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Information Security (INFOSEC) and professional certifications such as SFPC, SPSC, or CISSP.

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.
Physical Security: Ability/awareness to support construction security activities for new SCIF builds or modifications to existing facilities.
Assist with the review of construction plans, drawings, and change requests to ensure alignment with physical security requirements.
Coordinate with facilities, construction, and IT teams to ensure maintenance and upgrades are executed in compliance with ICD 705.
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.