Senior Manager, UK Security
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will establish and run the UK security programme covering personnel, physical, information and operational security. You will lead Facility Security Clearance and IPSA readiness, act as the main interface with MoD and vetting authorities, administer national security vetting, advise programme teams on security requirements, and manage secure facilities, incidents and risk.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive industrial, government, defence, intelligence or corporate security experience including ownership of a UK defence-security programme
- Experience as or supporting a UK Facility Security Controller or Personnel Security Controller
- Practical experience with FSC or IPSA readiness, UKSV sponsorship, NSVS administration and government inspections
- Strong knowledge of Government Security Classifications Policy, GovS 007, UK Security Policy Framework and MoD supplier requirements
- Experience establishing or operating secure facilities and controls for classified information
- Strong leadership, judgement, discretion, writing and stakeholder-management skills
- British nationality or qualifying dual nationality including British
- Current SC or DV clearance or ability to obtain it, plus legal authorisation to work in the UK
Responsibilities
- Establish and manage the UK security programme across personnel, physical, information, cyber-enabled and operational security
- Lead FSC and IPSA readiness
- Serve as principal interface with MoD contracting authorities, ISAC, UKSV, customers and prime contractors
- Administer national security vetting through NSVS
- Identify positions requiring BPSS, SC, enhanced SC, DV or other vetting
- Advise teams on Security Aspects Letters, DEFCONs and classification guidance
- Develop UK security policies, procedures, risk assessments and training
- Lead secure-facility and classified-asset controls
- Coordinate with Cybersecurity and IT on secure systems and incident response
- Support Secure by Design activities with product security and engineering
- Manage UK security incidents and government notifications
- Build metrics, budgets, vendors and the UK security team
- Maintain a UK security risk register
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package aligned to country office location