Senior Facility Security Officer (R4917)

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in the Washington DC area is seeking a Facilities Security Officer to execute and scale security operations for classified programs. The role emphasizes balancing compliance with rapid deployment while adhering to NISPOM and government requirements.

You will partner with engineering, operations, and program teams to safeguard controlled technologies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial security or cleared environments, a TS clearance, and experience with DISS/NISS or

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.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Program Execution

Skills

US Citizenship

Active TS Clearance

NISPOM knowledge

DISS/NISS experience

Education

FSO Program Management Certification

Job description

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-BATaircraft, 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, 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

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.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal 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.