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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

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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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.