Senior Facility Security Officer Top Secret Clearance

Shield; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer to lead security operations in a fast-paced defense environment. The role focuses on safeguarding classified information, complying with NISPOM, and coordinating with engineering and program teams to enable mission success.

Responsibilities include badge processing, foreign visits, Restricted Area access, and COMSEC support, with a strong emphasis on incident response and ITAR/EAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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

• 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.
• Process badge requests with accuracy and timeliness.
• Facilitate weekly local new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Present New Hire Security Training as required.
• Daily processing, disclosure, and hosting of foreign visits in accordance with NISPOM.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant execution.
• Support classified meetings hosting.
• Perform daily Restricted Area maintenance and access control management.
• Enforce entry/exit procedures and access requirements.
• Execute end-of-day Restricted Area security procedures.
• Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO.
• Support ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled technology safeguards.
• Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents.
• Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues; document and report incidents.
• Manage classified shipping and receiving; maintain accountability and proper transfer procedures.
• Serve as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer; support COMSEC accountability.
• Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams; provide guidance on security requirements and reporting obligations.

Skills

Security Operations

NISPOM compliance

Security clearance

DISS/NISS experience

Incident response

Education

FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities

Tools

DISS

NISS

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer to lead security operations in a fast-paced defense environment. The role focuses on safeguarding classified information, complying with NISPOM, and coordinating with engineering and program teams to enable mission success.

Responsibilities include badge processing, foreign visits, Restricted Area access, and COMSEC support, with a strong emphasis on incident response and ITAR/EAR compliance.