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)
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
