Senior Personnel Security Officer (R5248)

Shield AI
Shield AI

San Diego, CA, USA

USD 80k-120k / year + Equity

Posted on Jun 20, 2026
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 US Senior PERSEC Specialist (L3) is responsible for executing personnel security processes to support cleared employees and ensure compliance with government and company requirements. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume security transactions while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

What you'll do:

    * Processing new clearances, reinstatements, and reinvestigations through DISS/NBIS
    * Managing foreign travel requests and ensuring proper documentation and approvals
    * Processing MyAccess requests for system and facility access
    * Coordinating and processing outbound visit requests, including foreign visits
    * Supporting CAC applications and special suitability requirements
    * Maintaining and processing self-reporting records in compliance with policy
    * Conducting employee debriefing and offboarding actions
    * Processing PSQs / SCI Questionnaires in coordination with Special Programs (as applicable)
    * Ensuring all records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
    * Supporting internal stakeholders with guidance on personnel security processes

Required qualifications:

    * Must be a U.S. Citizen

    * MUST HAVE Active Top Secret Security Clearance

    * 5+ years of experience in Personnel Security or Industrial Security

    * Experience processing new clearances, reinstatements, and reinvestigations

    * Experience with foreign travel processing and visit requests

    * Familiarity with self-reporting requirements and personnel security records management

    * Experience supporting CAC applications and suitability processes

    * Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

    * Experience processing PSQs / SCI Questionnaires (Special Programs exposure)

    * Familiarity with Special Access Programs (SAP) or SCI environments

    * Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced defense environment

    * Experience with MyAccess or similar access request systems

    * Knowledge of continuous vetting / insider threat reporting processes

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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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80000 - 120000 USD a year

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