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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Nooks's roles stay open a median of 20 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Nooks's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nooks
- moderate 4 stale, 1 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nooks's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nooks.
About this role
As a Security Specialist at Nooks, you will be the frontline representative for client security operations, handling daily inquiries, verifying access, and ensuring compliance within classified environments. This entry-level role involves training and mentoring junior staff, conducting security inspections, and managing COMSEC responsibilities. You will work closely with various teams and be expected to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving work environment while maintaining high standards of security.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Nooks as an employer.
What you need
- 2-5 years of experience in security, military, law enforcement, or a related operational field
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the doctrine governing Collateral areas, SCIFs, and SAPFs
- Comfortable working onsite daily and being available as a first responder to after-hours alarm activations
- Strong communication skills
- Administrative rigor and attention to detail
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment
Nice to have
- Recent experience working in classified environments
- Familiarity with secure construction projects and site walkthroughs
- Direct experience serving as a primary or alternate COMSEC Custodian
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced startup environment may lead to shifting priorities
- Entry-level role with a focus on training and mentorship
- No specific benefits or perks mentioned in the posting
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Listed by Nooks on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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