Senior Facility Security Officer (R4918)

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.  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.  #LC 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. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.  country: US all locations: [San Diego, California] commitment: Full Time Employee department: Legal Division location: San Diego, California team: Security 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