Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

LEAD PHYSICAL SECURITY HARDWARE SPECIALIST

Help SpaceX protect life and property anywhere company assets are deployed by leading a team of Security Hardware Specialists and Senior Security Hardware Specialists. The Lead Physical Security Hardware Specialist is responsible for delivering and maintaining the physical security technology that protects SpaceX personnel facilities and assets including access control systems (ACS) closed-circuit television (CCTV)/video management systems (VMS) intrusion detection systems (IDS) and related platforms. Reporting to the enterprise leader for Security Systems and Technology this role typically oversees multiple facilities across a region. This is a people-management role requiring strong technical judgment project management skills and experience leading geographically distributed teams while managing a large portfolio of concurrent projects. The Lead translates department priorities into execution develops team members and ensures installations upgrades maintenance repairs and programming are completed safely and reliably. As the organization grows this role also owns assigned enterprise programs and is accountable for important aspects of physical security technology operations across SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead physical security hardware operations for an assigned region or a large complex site balancing project delivery preventive maintenance service requests and urgent operational needs
• Directly manage mentor and develop Physical Security Hardware Specialists and Senior Physical Security Hardware Specialists including setting expectations giving regular feedback managing performance supporting career progression and leading hiring and onboarding for your area
• Manage a large portfolio of concurrent physical security technology projects from initial assessment and planning through installation commissioning acceptance and transition to ongoing support
• Define project scope schedules milestones resource requirements and success criteria; track dependencies risks changes and costs; and take corrective action when delivery is at risk
• Allocate personnel and coordinate coverage across facilities matching assignments to technical capabilities business priorities and site requirements
• Own assigned enterprise programs such as preventive maintenance planning hardware lifecycle management audit or technical training; establish program plans procedures metrics and reporting and coordinate execution across the enterprise
• Use JIRA or a comparable ticketing and project tracking system to prioritize work assign ownership monitor backlogs and maintain visibility into service requests project status and completion
• Provide technical oversight for access control systems CCTV/video management systems intrusion detection systems and related physical security infrastructure; guide complex troubleshooting and engage system administrators or other specialist as needed
• Oversee site assessments job walks installation planning testing and commissioning to ensure work meets operational needs and established enterprise standards
• Coordinate with Physical Security Facilities IT Information Security Purchasing system administrators and other stakeholders to resolve dependencies and deliver integrated security capabilities
• Manage vendor and contractor execution within assigned projects including scope coordination scheduling installation quality deliverables and issue resolution

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certification
• 5 years of experience managing enterprise-level physical security systems such as CCTV access control VMS intrusion detection systems fire and alarm systems) or alert systems
• 1 years of direct leadership responsibility across global sites

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading physical security hardware teams supporting complex facilities large campuses or regional operations
• Experience owning a program across multiple sites or business units including developing procedures establishing performance measures and driving consistent execution
• Subject matter expert in Genetec Security Center with experience in Lenel access control and/or Avigilon systems and relevant manufacturer certifications
• Strong project planning and portfolio management skills with experience coordinating internal teams vendors and contractors across competing priorities
• Experience using JIRA Confluence Microsoft Project Smartsheet or comparable project tracking and documentation tools
• Ability to interpret system drawings installation plans wiring diagrams and technical specifications and to evaluate installation quality and readiness for acceptance
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs hardware lifecycle planning inventory management and recurring issue resolution
• Experience preparing project estimates tracking budgets and evaluating vendor proposals
• Experience in space exploration aviation military manufacturing or another high-risk high-reliability operating environment
• Strong communication decision-making and relationship-building skills with the ability to explain technical issues and delivery risks clearly
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical talent establish accountability and keep execution on track in a fast-paced environment with changing prioriti

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 35% or more)
• Ability to work in active construction industrial and outdoor environments while following applicable safety requirements
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to .

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