Facility Security Officer
US$80,000 – US$120,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 May 2026
Advertised as “Senior Facility Security Officer (R4917)”
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- Level
- R4917
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$80,000 – US$120,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsCompletion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (Safeguarding Certification)
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-BAT aircraft, 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, visit 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
- 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