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Cybersecurity Support Specialist

Nooks
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
National Landing IT/Cyber
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or system administration
  • DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • Hands-on experience with DISA STIGs and tools such as SCAP Compliance Checker and STIG Viewer
  • Familiarity with access control, vulnerability management, and system hardening, plus Active Directory
  • Foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, and common IT troubleshooting practices
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with monitoring and scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, ManageEngine, Splunk, antivirus platforms (e.g., ESET, Trellix), and other SIEM tools
  • Prior DoW or cleared-environment exposure
What the job really is

As a Cybersecurity Support Specialist at Nooks, you will be responsible for maintaining the security and compliance of classified and unclassified systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include conducting vulnerability scans, managing compliance documentation, providing user support, and participating in incident response activities. You will work closely with the Cybersecurity Lead and IT Support Specialist to ensure that security operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • The role involves a significant amount of documentation and compliance work, which may not appeal to all candidates
  • Candidates must be eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, which may involve a lengthy process
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