Senior Facility Security Officer (R4917)

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)
• 2‑4+ 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

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.

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Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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