Lead Security Officer – Advanced Physical Security & Red Team Lead

About the role

SpaceX is seeking an elite security professional to lead advanced physical security assessments and red‑team operations across its facilities. The Lead Security Officer will design and execute threat simulations, respond to high‑risk incidents, and shape the overall security posture of the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct physical security assessments and penetration testing of buildings, data centers, and critical infrastructure.
• Develop and run complex threat scenarios to evaluate access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.
• Provide rapid response to intrusions, breaches, or other high‑risk situations and coordinate containment efforts.
• Research and analyze insider threats, terrorism, and cyber‑physical attack vectors; maintain up‑to‑date threat profiles.
• Make split‑second decisions in high‑stress environments, prioritizing personnel safety and asset protection.
• Design and lead training exercises, tabletop drills, live‑fire scenarios, and SWAT‑style deployments.
• Maintain high physical fitness and proficiency in firearms, hand‑to‑hand combat, and tactical driving.

Required profile

• Proven experience in advanced physical security and red‑team operations.
• Exceptional tactical training and ability to operate under pressure.
• Strong analytical mindset with the capacity to assess threats quickly.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills during incidents.

Required skills

• Physical security assessment
• Red team penetration testing
• Threat analysis
• Security protocol development