Loft Orbital

Security Officer

Loft Orbital

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toulouse • France

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About the role

  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
security compliancesecurity policiessecurity proceduressecurity controlssecurity clearance processesrisk analysisincident management
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillspragmatic approach
Certifications
French security clearance