SCIF Security Specialist – Entry Level

nooks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Time Away

401(k)

Job summary

Nooks is seeking a Security Specialist to join our on-site security and site operations team in Washington, DC. You will verify access, onboard clients, and help keep accredited spaces compliant and ready for day-to-day use.

This entry-level role offers training in Collateral areas, SCIFs, and SAPFs with mentorship and growing ownership as you progress. You will collaborate with the Security Manager and cross-functional partners to keep sites secure.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of security, military, law enforcement, or related operational field experience.
• Foundational understanding of Collateral areas, SCIFs, and SAPFs doctrine and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working onsite daily and responding to after-hours alarm activations.
• Strong communication skills for onboarding and day-to-day inquiries.
• Rigorous review of DD254s and access in appropriate systems of record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of defense for client security questions and concerns, triaging issues on the spot.
• Deliver onboarding briefings to new clients and walk them through procedures.
• Process and verify clearance eligibility and access for clients, partners, and visitors.
• Prepare rooms for client use, sanitize after use, and respond to after-hours alarms.
• Learn to review DD254s and support security reviews and inspections.
• Assist in incident response under the Security Manager's direction.
• Collaborate with IT, Cyber, Product, and People Team to ensure smooth site operations.

Skills

U.S. Government clearance

Strong communication

Attention to detail

On-site availability

Administrative rigor

Security operations understanding

Job description

Nooks is seeking a Security Specialist to join our on-site security and site operations team in Washington, DC. You will verify access, onboard clients, and help keep accredited spaces compliant and ready for day-to-day use.

This entry-level role offers training in Collateral areas, SCIFs, and SAPFs with mentorship and growing ownership as you progress. You will collaborate with the Security Manager and cross-functional partners to keep sites secure.