Hybrid Security Officer

at Loft Orbital

• Job title: Security Officer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toulouse, France

About the role

• Serve as Loft France’s primary security contact, managing security policies and clearance processes under French and European defense regulations. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and global teams to support risk analysis, incident management, and secure program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security point of contact for Loft France with authorities, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee security compliance in accordance with French and European defense regulations.
• Ensure effective implementation of security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Lead and manage security clearance (habilitation) processes for employees, contractors, and partners.
• Interface with the relevant authorities on clearance-related matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure ongoing compliance with clearance requirements.
• Support security assessments for programs, projects, and partnerships in the defense domain.
• Contribute to risk analysis, mitigation planning, and incident management.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and program teams to integrate security into day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate with international teams across the US and Europe.
• Provide clear status reports and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

• 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 serve 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 an existing French security clearance.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• Equity — we want you to have an active role in our success.
• Up to 35 days of paid time off (vacation & 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 let’s 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 and celebrate together.
• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable.