Senior Facility Security Officer (R4917)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits package after 60 days

Job summary

The Rundown AI, Inc. is seeking a Security Operations Specialist in Washington, DC. This role involves executing security operations in a fast-paced defense environment while safeguarding classified information. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and program teams.

Required qualifications include U.S. Citizenship, an active Top Secret Security Clearance, and several years of experience in industrial security. Benefits include salary and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• 2-4+ years of experience in industrial security or cleared environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily collateral security operations.
• Process badge requests and issuance.
• Manage classified shipping and receiving.
• Respond to local alarms and security incidents.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

Incident response

Security training

Cross-functional partnership

Education

FSO Program Management Certification

Tools

DISS

NISS

Job description

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 issuesDocument 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 an 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

Benefits & Compensation

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.