Manager, Security Operations & Facility Security Officer; FSO

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 long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low‑Earth orbit in 2026.

It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all‑in, 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 & Facility Security Officer (FSO), to support our Senior Director of Security & Intelligence to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial‑gravity human‑rated space stations. The Manager, Security Operations & Facility Security Officer (FSO) will be responsible for the day‑to‑day physical security operations across our multiple facilities in addition to being the Facility Security Officer (FSO).

You will play a pivotal role in building out and implementing our clearance processes, managing personnel security clearances, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and contributing to secure operations. This role ensures we proactively protect, train, and provide safety to employees, visitors, assets, and critical infrastructure while aligning with both corporate objectives and federal security regulations.

This is an exempt position based out of our
Long Beach, CA facility.

• Oversee Vast’s security processes and operations across all locations, ensuring consistent implementation of security protocols and standards to reduce risk and respond to incidents.
• Manage site‑specific security teams, including vendor relationships and guard services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents, coordinating responses 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 in alignment 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 departments to ensure integration of physical security disciplines.
• Hire, train, and mentor security staff, promoting a culture of customer service, professionalism, courtesy, responsiveness, and trust.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Establish performance goals for security teams and continuously monitor progress.
• Ensure completion of all required training, emphasizing professional development and supporting processes.
• Conduct regular staff and team meetings to discuss goals, strategies, celebrate successes, and share best practices.
• Oversee daily Security Officer operational staffing requirements and administrative functions.

• Act as the primary liaison from the Security team to assist with the clearance process, including compliance with regulations, security protocols required by customers or contracts, and stay aware of changing industrial security regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, including the completion, dissemination, and tracking of DD254s.
• Develop and work to implement the facility's security program in compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Manage and oversee the personnel security clearance process, including initiation, maintenance, and termination of clearances.
• Conduct security education, training, and awareness programs for eventual cleared employees.
• Conduct security self‑inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements.
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