Site Security Manager, Industrial Security

Scale AI is seeking a Site Security Manager to oversee industrial security and ensure compliance with national security protocols. The role involves managing SCIF operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Scale is at the forefront of powering artificial intelligence. We believe that trust in AI is earned with high-quality data for training, fine-tuning, and evaluating AI systems. Our products are transforming how organizations build and deploy AI.

• •Oversee the construction, modification, and expansion of SCIFs in accordance with ICD 705 and TEMPEST requirements.
• •Work closely with engineering, architecture, and general contracting teams to ensure all physical security requirements are implemented effectively and efficiently.
• •Ensure the SCIF meets or exceeds all requirements under ICD 705, ICD 705-1 (Physical and Technical Security Standards), and ICD 705-2 (Technical Specifications).
• •Experience managing the SCIF accreditation lifecycle: initial accreditation, interim accreditation, re-accreditation, and de-accreditation.
• •Implement and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SCIF operations.
• •Familiarity with the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) and Accrediting Official (AO) relationship, including how to prepare documentation packages, coordinate inspections, and manage waivers.
• •Support all aspects of personnel security management in working directly with government partners to ensure compliance.
• •Responsible for mandatory USG reporting as it relates to our personnel, facility, and insider threat programs.
• •Maintain COMSEC material accountability.
• •Proficiency in implementing and maintaining access controls, visitor management systems, and security documentation in accordance with national security protocols.
• •Provide ongoing training and guidance to ensure adherence to classified material handling and facility protocols.
• •Experience maintaining the Fixed Facility Checklist and SCIF repository reporting requirements.
• •Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and anomalies to the FSO/ITPSO in accordance with Scale AI's Insider Threat Program Plan and NISPOM requirements.

• •Compensation packages include base salary, equity, and benefits.
• •Base salary range for this full-time position in Washington DC is: $148,000 — $213,000 USD.
• •Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.
• •This role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

• •Active U.S. Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI.
• •Minimum 3+ years of experience managing or operating a SCIF or similar classified facility.
• •Familiarity with USG information systems, such as DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, e-App.
• •ICD-705 Certification.
• •Must be able to support work 3 days a week from the office.
• •Working knowledge of ICD 705, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and related Intelligence Community directives.
• •Familiarity with Intrusion Detection Systems, access control systems, and TEMPEST requirements.
• •Experience with government security databases (e.g., DISS, NISS, Scattered Castles).