Security Officer
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6 hours ago
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Job Summary
As Loft strengthens its activities in the defense and security domain we are reinforcing our security governance and operational capabilities in France.
We are looking for a Security Officer to support and structure Loft Frances security activities in a growing defense context. This role will serve as the primary security point of contact in France covering regulatory clearance and operational security topics while working closely with international teams in a fast-moving startup environment.
The Security Officer will combine strong knowledge of security and clearance processes with a practical hands-on mindset able to operate effectively in a highly dynamic international organization.
About this role:
- Security Governance & Compliance
- Clearance & Personnel Security
- Operational Security
- Coordination & Reporting
Act as the main security point of contact for Loft France with authorities partners and internal stakeholders.
Manage and oversee security compliance in line with French and European defense regulations.
Ensure proper implementation of security policies procedures and controls.
Lead and manage security clearance (habilitation) processes for employees contractors and partners.
Interface with relevant authorities on clearance-related topics.
Maintain accurate records and ensure ongoing compliance with clearance requirements.
Support security assessments related to programs projects and partnerships in the defense domain.
Contribute to risk analysis mitigation plans and incident management.
Work closely with engineering operations and program teams to embed security into day-to-day activities.
Operate with a dual reporting line:
Functional reporting to the Loft Security team.
Administrative reporting to Loft France management.
Coordinate with international teams across the US and Europe.
Provide clear status reporting and recommendations to leadership.
Must haves:
- Proven experience in a security defense or government-related role (e.g. Security Officer Facility Security Officer defense program security).
- Strong knowledge of security clearance processes and regulatory frameworks in France.
- Ability to act as a trusted point of contact with authorities and partners.
- Very hands-on pragmatic approach; comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Strong communication skills in an international context.
- French citizenship and French security clearance.
- Fluency in English.
Nice to haves:
- Experience in aerospace space or high-tech environments.
- Exposure to international defense or dual-use programs.
- Prior experience in a scale-up or startup environment.
What were looking for:
- Practical problem-solver with strong ownership.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
- Able to balance rigor and compliance with speed and execution.
- Collaborative mindset able to work across cultures and functions.
Some of our awesome benefits:
- Equity we want you to have an active role in our success
- Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours we want you to be at your best
- Health and life insurance we care about your health
- Lunch Vouchers because lets be honest we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand)
- Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco Colorado and Toulouse to learn from our differences
- Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together
- Relocation assistance to Toulousewhen applicable
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity on-orbit AI national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027 we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
About Company
Loft Orbital builds software and hardware products to fly and operate any payload on a standard satellite bus. See how we're making space simple.
