Security Operations Manager

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.

As Security Operations Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of physical security, access control, security operations, emergency response coordination, and security infrastructure for Stoke’s Washington facilities. This position serves as the security leader for Stoke’s design, manufacturing, and test operations and ensures the protection of personnel, facilities, equipment, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, and company assets.

You will develop and execute site security strategies, manage contracted security personnel, oversee security technology systems, lead investigations, and serve as a liaison with federal, military, state, and local security stakeholders.

You will work closely with site leadership, facilities, operations, IT, environmental health and safety, and government partners. As Stoke’s programs mature, this role may expand its focus to ward industrial security, facility clearance requirements, and broader Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) responsibilities.

We're looking for someone who brings professionalism, sound judgment, a hands‑on approach, and genuine commitment to safe operations. The pace here is fast and the stakes are high. You'll need to be calm under pressure, trustworthy, and lead by example from day one. The right candidate will be comfortable developing long-term security strategies while executing the hands‑on, detailed work required to build a security program from the ground up.

• Lead all physical security operations for Stoke’s Kent facilities, while providing direct support to our Moses Lake test facility
• Develop and implement site‑specific security strategies aligned with corporate security policies
• Develop multi‑year physical security plans that address current operations, future facility expansion, government programs, and evolving threats
• Maintain security plans, post orders, procedures, and operating instructions
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and vulnerability reviews
• Oversee day‑to‑day security operations and site access control
• Be the primary point of contact for security incidents and coordinate response activities
• Manage contracted security service providers and guard force personnel
• Coordinate and manage test exclusion areas that extend into public spaces
• Support security requirements associated with classified contracts, cleared programs, secure facilities, and government customer activites
• Oversee operation and maintenance of access control systems, CCTV and video management systems, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security systems.
• Serve as the primary security liaison with government organizations, law enforcement agencies, port authorities, and emergency management organizations
• Coordinate site access requirements, special events, test operations, and security‑related government activities
• Lead investigations involving security violations, theft, property damage, unauthorized access, workplace violence concerns, suspicious activity
• Support site emergency preparedness and response planning
• Develop and…