IT & Cybersecurity Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a site-specific roadmap for IT infrastructure and cybersecurity that aligns with Nooks' long-term business goals and CIaaS delivery model.
• Provide direct oversight, mentorship, and performance management for the IT Site Lead, Cybersecurity Lead, and junior specialists; foster technical growth and leadership capabilities within your team.
• Establish and enforce local security protocols and incident response plans in alignment with corporate policy and federal frameworks (NIST, DAAPM, JSIG, ISO 27001, or SOC2).
• Oversee the lifecycle of site hardware, software, and networking assets to ensure maximum efficiency, minimal downtime, and rigorous configuration management.
• Manage third-party service providers and oversee the IT/Cyber departmental budget, prioritizing high-ROI security and tech investments.
• Lead local response efforts for outages or security events while maintaining clear, disciplined communication channels with corporate leadership.
• Transition seamlessly from strategy to execution, providing direct technical assistance during complex troubleshooting, peak project demands, or system migrations.

Requirements

• Absolutely required: US citizenship and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Preferred: Ability to maintain eligibility up to the Top Secret/SCI level within 45 days of hire.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in IT/Cyber operations with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Technical Certifications: Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, or GSLC).
• Experience: Proven ability to implement and enforce enterprise IT and security policies in regulated or classified environments.
• Skills: Broad technical understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, IAM, and endpoint security; strong risk assessment and remediation experience aligned with enterprise risk tolerance; proficiency with ITSM and security monitoring tools to report operational health and compliance metrics.

Qualifications

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Benefits

Nooks offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Salary Range: $155,000 USD - $175,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position.