a16z Senior Facility Security Officer (R4917)
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 . 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
- Execute end-of-day Restricted Area security procedures
Technology Control & Compliance
- Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO
- Support ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled technology safeguards
Incident Response & Operations
- Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents
- Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues
- Document and report incidents in accordance with policy
Classified Handling & Logistics
- Manage classified shipping and receiving
- Maintain accountability and proper transfer procedures for classified materials
COMSEC & Security Support
- Serve as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer
- Support COMSEC accountability, handling, and compliance requirements
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams
- Provide guidance on security requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices
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. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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