Staff Facility Security Officer (R5220)

Shieldai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shieldai in Washington seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage the organization’s industrial security program in support of classified government contracts. You will be the primary contact for all security matters, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and DoD regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of relevant security experience, strong knowledge of DCSA processes, and must hold an active Top Secret clearance. The position offers a full-time salary plus benefits and equity.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of industrial security or related security management experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Experience serving in an FSO or Assistant FSO role.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the company’s industrial security program.
• Manage personnel security actions including clearance processing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain facility security policies.

Skills

Industrial security management

Strong organizational skills

Security training

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage and administer the organization’s industrial security program in support of classified government contracts and secure operations. The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters and ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD regulations, and customer‑specific security requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience managing classified programs, administering personnel security processes, maintaining compliance with DCSA requirements, and supporting secure facilities operating at the Secret and Top Secret levels.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 4–8 years of industrial security or related security management experience.
• Experience serving in an FSO or Assistant FSO role supporting cleared defense contractor environments.
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA processes, and classified information handling procedures.
• Experience using DISS, NBIS, NISS, and related government security systems.
• Ability to interpret DD254s and implement contract‑specific security requirements.
• Experience conducting security training, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strict attention to detail.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full‑time regular employee offer: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.
• Temporary employee offer: Pay within range listed plus 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.