Facility Security Officer

Job overview

The Facility Security Officer role is listed onsite in Washington, DC, with annual compensation of $100,000–$150,000. Shield AI develops intelligent systems intended to protect service members and civilians, including autonomy software and aircraft. The FSO administers the industrial security program for classified government contracts and secure operations. The role supports compliance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, DoD regulations, and customer requirements while coordinating personnel security, facility safeguards, training, and inspections.

What you'll do

• Administer the industrial security program
• liaise with DCSA, government security representatives, and internal leadership
• manage clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations
• maintain records in DISS, NBIS, and other government systems
• develop security policies and training
• oversee classified document control and physical security
• support inspections, audits, corrective actions, classified visits, foreign travel reporting, and DD254 implementation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

facility security officer

industrial security

classified programs

top secret clearance

nispom

dcsa compliance

personnel security

security training

washington dc

shield ai

$100k–$150k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees
• part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Requires eight years of industrial security or related security management experience, FSO or Assistant FSO experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.