Manager, Security Operations / Facility Security Officer (FSO)Long Beach, California, United States

Manager, Security Operations

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 May 2026. 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. This manager role 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.

Responsibilities :

Physical Security Operations

• 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

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Duties

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills & Experience :

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Pay Range :

Salary Range : California

$96,500 - $160,000 USD

Compensation and benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including : 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability