Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.
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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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
What you'll do:
Lead and support compliance with DISP, PSPF, and ISM requirements across the organization
Manage personnel security, including clearance tracking, onboarding, and ongoing compliance
Oversee physical and facility security controls, including secure areas and asset protection
Implement and enforce information security handling practices for sensitive and classified material
Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies aligned to business operations
Maintain security documentation, including security plans, SOPs, and risk registers
Prepare for and support Defence audits, inspections, and reporting requirements
Deliver security awareness training and guidance to technical and non-technical teams
Partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to embed security into workflows without slowing delivery
Required qualifications:
NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance
Australian citizenship (mandatory for clearance eligibility)
5+ years’ experience in security, defence, government, or regulated environments
Working knowledge of DISP, PSPF, and ISM requirements
Preferred qualifications:
Certificate IV or Diploma in Security & Risk Management, Government Security, or similar
Background in Defence, military, law enforcement, or intelligence sectors
Bachelor’s degree in Security, Criminology, Cybersecurity, or related field (desirable)