Senior Personnel Security Officer (R5248)

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.

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.

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

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

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

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