Manager Security Operations
Manager Security Operations
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$ 82000 - 120000
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin committed to executing our mission safely and on time.If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Manager Security Operations reporting to the Senior Director of Security & Intelligence. This role is responsible for the daytoday physical security operations across our multiple facilities ensuring we proactively protect train and work to consistently improve our security. This position ensures the safety of employees visitors assets and critical infrastructure while supporting Vasts mission.
This is an exempt position based out of ourLong Beach CAfacility.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Vasts security processes and operations at all locations ensuring consistent implementation of security protocols and standards with the purpose of reducing risk and responding to incidents.
- Manage sitespecific security teams including vendor relationships and guard services.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents and coordinating our response to minimize impact
- Support crisis management and emergency preparedness planning to ensure readiness for incidents such as natural disasters and other emergencies.
- Develop implement and maintain physical security policies procedures and training programs to align with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and recommend improvements.
- Partner with our Security Technology team IT and cyber to ensure physical security disciplines are integrated with other departments.
- Hire train and mentor security staff to promote a culture of professionalism courtesy responsiveness and trust.
- Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures and strategies.
- Establish performance goals for the security teams and continuously monitor progress.
- Ensure all individual required training is completed with a heavy emphasis on professional development and supporting processes.
- Conduct regular staff and team meetings to discuss goals and strategy celebrate successes and share best practices.
- Oversee daily Security Officer operational staffing requirements and administrative functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience managing security teams in an industrial or similar environment with at least 8 years of experience in security operations.
- Strong knowledge of physical security systems access control CCTV and incident response.
- Proven track record managing vendor relationships and overseeing contract security personnel.
- Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
- The ability to travel between our multiple Southern California locations Washington D.C office and potentially to our overseas office locations.
- Valid California drivers license
- Current BSIS Guard card
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Prior experience with managing security teams in a controlled environment including aerospace or highrisk industries.
- Advanced certifications such as the CPP PSP or similar.
- Familiarity with emergency management frameworks such as ICS and FEMA.
- Experience working in crossfunctional environments and working with law enforcement of a local or federal scale.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral along with effective teamwork abilities
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work outside of normal business hours or weekends to support critical mission milestones or perform work when others arent on property.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Positive solutionfocused attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Salary Range: California
$82000 $120000 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
