Senior Facility Security Officer (R4917)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

Job Description:

The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.

You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies.

What you'll do:

Security Operations & Program Execution

• Execute daily collateral security operations in a high-growth environment
• Maintain daily classified document control, accountability, and safeguarding
• Support classified facility operations and Restricted Areas

Personnel Security & Onboarding

• Process badge requests and issuance with accuracy and timeliness
• Facilitate weekly local new hire orientation and onboarding
• Present New Hire Security Training as required

Foreign Visits & External Engagements

• Daily processing, disclosure, and hosting of foreign visits in accordance with NISPOM
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant execution
• Support classified meetings hosting

Restricted Area (RA) & Access Control

• Perform daily Restricted Area maintenance and access control management
• Enforce entry/exit procedures and access requirements
• Execute end-of-day Restricted Area security procedures

Technology Control & Compliance

• Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO
• Support ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled technology safeguards

Incident Response & Operations

• Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents
• Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues
• Document and report incidents in accordance with policy

Classified Handling & Logistics

• Manage classified shipping and receiving
• Maintain accountability and proper transfer procedures for classified materials

COMSEC & Security Support

• Serve as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer
• Support COMSEC accountability, handling, and compliance requirements

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams
• Provide guidance on security requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices

Required qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• MUST HAVE Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (Safeguarding Certification)
• 5+ years of experience in industrial security or cleared environments
• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
• Experience with DISS, NISS, or equivalent systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth defense environment
• Familiarity with foreign visit processing and TCPs
• Experience supporting classified facility operations or Restricted Areas
• Experience delivering security training or briefings