Senior Director for National Security

About the role

Security Level 5 is a Bay Area AI security nonprofit that partners with AI labs and U.S. intelligence agencies to protect frontier models from nation‑state threats. The Senior Director for National Security will lead the development of a purpose‑built datacenter standard (SL5) and manage high‑level government partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Grow and maintain USG and national‑security partnerships, including regular trips to Washington, DC.
• Create custom whitepapers and provide consulting for government partners.
• Organise conferences and workshops to connect Bay Area experts with DC specialists.
• Advise the SL5 team on overall strategy, communications, and technical briefings.

Required profile

• Extensive, trusted network within the DC national‑security community, including the White House, Congress, and intelligence agencies.
• Deep understanding of U.S. government procurement processes and institutional structures.
• Excellent written and verbal policy and technical communication skills.
• Bipartisan or neutral affiliation and interest in datacenter security, AI/ML basics, and related government standards.

Required skills

• Active Top‑Secret clearance (or higher) is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of datacenter security principles and AI/ML fundamentals.

What we offer

• Base salary range $180,000‑$280,000 per year, with potential for higher compensation for exceptional candidates.
• Full benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) match and more.