Shield AI

Defense Tech

StaffFacilitySecurityOfficer

$100–150k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Facility Security Officer at Shield AI. Manage facility operations. Oversee security protocols”

Industry & Context.

Defense Tech
Problems you'll solve

Incident response; Risk assessment

Eligibility Requirements

Security clearance may be required

What You'll Do.

Manage facility operations

Oversee security protocols

Ensure compliance with regulations

Coordinate with external agencies

Develop and implement security plans

Manage access control systems

Conduct security risk assessments

Oversee visitor management

Respond to security incidents

Maintain security documentation

Train personnel on security procedures

Manage security budgets

Oversee vendor contracts

Conduct site security surveys

Implement emergency preparedness plans

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; External agencies

Communication Scope

Report writing; Briefings

Full Job Description

## Description 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.  ## What you'll do Administer and oversee the company’s industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, and government customer requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with DCSA, government security representatives, and internal leadership regarding security matters. Manage personnel security actions, including clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations. Maintain accurate security records in DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems. Develop, implement, and maintain facility security policies, procedures, and training programs. Conduct security education, annual refresher training, and insider threat awareness training for cleared personnel. Oversee classified document control, storage, transmission, destruction, and accountability processes. Ensure compliance with physical security requirements for closed areas, secure rooms, alarms, and classified storage containers. Support government inspections, self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans. Coordinate and process classified visit certifications and foreign travel/security reporting requirements. Assist program teams with contract security classification specifications (DD254s) and security requirements implementation. Support insider threat program activities and coordinate with company leadership and cybersecurity personnel as required. Maintain readiness for DCSA assessments and ensure timely resolution of security findings. ##

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