ISE Space Component Security Generalist (Ramstein Air Base, Germany)
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Nooks is seeking a Security Specialist for a 3-4 month deployment to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to support our Europe and Africa operations - with the potential opportunity to extend or convert to a full-time position upon completion . You will be the daily point of contact in our classified facilities, ensuring a superior user experience and maintaining strict security compliance. This is a high-impact, on-site role for a candidate with practical experience in physical security (PHYSEC) and operational execution in classified environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee and perform onsite industrial security operations, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and SCI control systems Maintain high physical security readiness, including oversight of Access Control Systems (ACS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Implement Nooks and Client SOPs, Emergency Action Plans, and site-specific security measures Coordinate Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) and manage personnel clearance records via DISS Create and maintain documentation for SCIF accreditations, including Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and TEMPEST packages Respond to, report, and resolve security incidents and conduct fact-finding investigations
THE SKILLSET
Experience
3-5 years of experience focused primarily on PHYSEC with supporting experience in PERSEC within the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
PHYSEC Focus
Demonstrated knowledge of physical security standards, including experience with ACS, IDS, CD-X10/X-10 locks; as well as SCIF design and construction
PERSEC Knowledge
Working proficiency with DISS and other personnel security databases
Regulatory Knowledge
Solid understanding of NISPOM and ICD / ICS manuals
Documentation
Experience with CSPs, FFCs, and accreditation documentation Off-base lodging and daily Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) , not to exceed the GSA rates, will be provided Annualized salary range ($90,000 – $120,000) prorated for the duration of the 3-4 month deployment
Clearance
Must have an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Candidates must be capable of maintaining eligibility up to the Top Secret/SCI level within 45 days of hire. Please note: An Interim clearance is not sufficient for this role Salary Range for all departments Salary Range $90,000 —