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Lead Security Officer

Palo Alto - 1450💼 Full-time💰 $31–$31🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct advanced physical security assessments, threat simulations, and red team operations to test and improve the security posture of SpaceX facilities and assets.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Security Officer (Physical Security & Red Teaming)

Builds

Secure physical infrastructure (buildings, data centers) and critical assets for SpaceX

Domain

Aerospace / Physical Security / Threat Intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

physical security assessments, threat simulation, red teaming, rapid response, tactical driving, firearms proficiency, threat analysis, security protocol development, training design, crisis management

Preferred skills

SWAT operations, military special operations, executive protection, combat medic/EMT experience, TCCC/TECC training, insider threat knowledge, exercise design

Technologies

Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Conduct physical security assessments and penetration testing of facilities; Develop and execute complex threat scenarios; Provide rapid response to security incidents; Analyze potential threats including insider threats and cyber-physical attacks; Design and conduct security training exercises; Maintain high-level physical fitness and tactical skills

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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