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.
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.
Required 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 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
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Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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