[Hiring] IT/Cyber Product Sr. Manager @Nooks

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT NOOKS</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong> Product Leadership &amp; Strategy&nbsp;</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Own the product vision and roadmap for all IT and Cyber products across classified and unclassified environments.&nbsp;</li> <li>Translate mission needs and stakeholder requirements into technical product strategies and long-term capabilities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Drive alignment between engineering, cybersecurity, compliance, and operations for all new and existing IT/Cyber capabilities.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Infrastructure Architecture &amp; Design&nbsp;</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Oversee end-to-end infrastructure design for data centers, IT infrastructure, networks, and endpoint ecosystems.&nbsp;</li> <li>Understand scalable, secure, multi-domain architectures that support DoD requirements (NIST 800-171/53, RMF, CMMC).&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure infrastructure designs support rapid expansion—including new facilities, SCIF builds, and classified enclaves.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> New Facility Builds &amp; Modernization&nbsp;</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Serve as the product owner for IT requirements in new site standups, relocations, and SCIF/secure environment construction.&nbsp;</li> <li>Define and own the IT bill of materials (BOM), infrastructure blueprint, and technology stack for each new build.&nbsp;</li> <li>Partner with vendors, security, engineering, and other integrators to deliver on schedule and compliant environments.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Cybersecurity Integration&nbsp;</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Oversee cybersecurity requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring systems meet accreditation and compliance.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Product Delivery &amp; Lifecycle Management</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Manage the backlog, requirements, user stories, and delivery milestones for IT/Cyber product teams.&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee deployment, sustainment, upgrades, and obsolescence planning for all major IT platforms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure products are measurable, supportable, compliant, and deliver clear business value.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Management&nbsp;</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Interface with internal mission teams, growth, sales, engineering, program managers, and executive leadership to prioritize capabilities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage external vendors, integrators, and cloud providers—driving cost efficiency and high performance.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead cross-functional governance and technical decision boards. <strong>7. Operational Excellence &amp; Reliability&nbsp;</strong></li> <li>Oversee KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for all IT/Cyber products in production.&nbsp;</li> <li>Champion automation, resilience, disaster recovery, and modernization. ● Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure and cyber platforms.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Technical &amp; Domain Expertise&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years in IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, or Enterprise Architecture roles, with 5+ in product or program leadership.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven experience with secure infrastructure design (on-prem, cloud, hybrid) in a DoD or regulated environment.&nbsp;</li> <li>Deep knowledge of:&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>○ NIST 800-171, RMF, CMMC, JSIG, and classified infrastructure requirements&nbsp;</p> <p>○ Networking, identity, zero-trust, endpoint management, and data protection&nbsp;</p> <p>○ Multi-OS ecosystems (Windows, macOS)&nbsp;</p> <p>○ Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and enterprise collaboration platforms</p> <ul> <li>Experience leading IT requirements for new facility builds, SCIFs, or complex network standups.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Product &amp; Leadership Skills&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong product management experience: roadmaps, backlogs, user stories, KPIs, lifecycle management.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to translate mission requirements into scalable IT/Cyber capabilities. ● Excellent stakeholder communication across technical and executive levels. ● Experience managing cross-functional teams (engineering, cyber, compliance, operations).&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational &amp; Compliance&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated success delivering compliant, mission-critical infrastructure. ● Strong understanding of accreditation processes and secure system operations. ● Experience with vendor management, budgeting, and contract/task order oversight.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance &amp; Certifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active TS clearance (SCI eligible).&nbsp;</li> <li>Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISM, PMP, SAFe/Agile, CCSP, or equivalent.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Salary Range for all departments</p></div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$170,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div>