Security Officer

Overview

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 France’s 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 combines strong knowledge of security and clearance processes with a practical, hands-on mindset, able to operate effectively in a highly dynamic, international organization.

• Security Governance & Compliance
  • 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.
• Clearance & Personnel Security
  • 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.
• Operational Security
  • 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.
• Coordination & Reporting
  • Operate with a dual reporting line:
    Functional reporting to the Loft Security team and administrative reporting to Loft France management.
  • Coordinate with international teams across the US and Europe.
  • Provide clear status reporting and recommendations to leadership.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Health and life insurance
• Lunch Vouchers
• Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse
• Company and team off-sites and many other events
• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable

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. Loft is scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

Please attach a resume in English.