Senior Classified WAN Architect & Program Lead

Nooks

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Nooks is a pioneering CIaaS provider seeking a Senior IT Manager to own all classified WAN activities, setting the strategy, standards, and operating model for delivery, maintenance, and scaling across sites. You will manage end-to-end WAN operations, and coordinate with carriers, vendors, government stakeholders, and remote teams to sustain ATO and strong security.

This builder’s role requires hiring, developing leaders, and growing teams as multiple WANs emerge, all while moving fast and

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizens only; eligible to work in the United States.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
  • Experience leading classified WAN programs across multiple sites.
  • Ability to travel up to 35% to classified sites.
  • Strong leadership and vendor management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own all classified WAN activities including strategy, standards, and operating model.
  • Oversee day-to-day management, health, and performance of the classified WAN across sites.
  • Maintain ATO posture with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF adherence.
  • Coordinate with government sponsors and accrediting authorities.
  • Lead and grow the WAN organization, hiring and developing leads.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance
Classified network management
Vendor management
Team leadership
RMF/NIST 800-53 familiarity
Willingness to travel

Tools

Windows OS
VMware
Cisco switches/routers/firewalls
Trellix
PDQ
WSUS

Job description

Nooks is a pioneering CIaaS provider seeking a Senior IT Manager to own all classified WAN activities, setting the strategy, standards, and operating model for delivery, maintenance, and scaling across sites. You will manage end-to-end WAN operations, and coordinate with carriers, vendors, government stakeholders, and remote teams to sustain ATO and strong security.

This builder’s role requires hiring, developing leaders, and growing teams as multiple WANs emerge, all while moving fast and

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