The Security Lead is a highly responsible and visible role within the company. It provides tactical support to the Security Operations Manager to ensure the security of teammates, capital assets and proprietary information for the Company.

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  Prevent and protect the company, employees, customers, customer data, technical resources, and company’s assets from internal and external threats.
• Develop internal controls to prevent the theft of equipment or proprietary information and ensure that employees are safe in the workplace. When security breaches occur, focus shifts from prevention to investigation and damage control.
• Extensive liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Work with and support New Mexico Security Operations Manager.
• Evaluates the risks faced by the company and use this information to find solutions that will mitigate the threat. These security hazards can be wide ranging, from theft and vandalism to environmental disasters.
• Ensure that the facility is fully compliant with all acceptable security regulations. The Corporate Security manager must stay up to date on all such regulations that could impact the company and make sure that the facility is meeting these requirements.
• Support security program in Mojave, and Tustin.
• Constantly researching the latest in security advancements and looking for ways to make operations more efficient, while being aware of the financial repercussions.
• Planning of risk assessment and analysis, conducting quarterly risk assessment for the company
• Remain up to date on new threats and opportunities to make necessary changes to policies and procedures.
• Looks for ways to integrate new security technologies into the workforce. This proactive approach ensures that the company is always at the cutting edge of corporate security, creating an environment that protects people, products, and the company.
• Extensive liaison and oversight of third-party security vendors.

Required Skills and Experience

• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of security management experience.
• 8 + years’ experience in a combination of the following: physical security, military/law enforcement/government, corporate risk management, emergency response management, executive protection programs, business continuity programs, insider threat programs, intelligence programs.
• Prior experience in an aerospace company is a plus.
• Proven experience effectively managing multiple KPI's, projects, and initiatives in a rapidly changing environment.
• Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics and create compelling narratives for various audiences.
• Excellent team building skills and desire to help others learn and grow.
• High level of accountability and ownership - driven and focused self-starter.
• Strategic mindset - ability to think ahead of where the company is at now and scale teams, product, and processes to ensure business objectives are continuously met.
• Skilled at using data to influence decision-making.
• Strong cross-functional partner — able to effectively collaborate with various business leaders, subject matter experts, and decision makers to develop data-driven policies, products, and models to improve performance across all facets of Corporate Security.
• Open to being available for on-call purposes (weekend/evening escalation handling).
• Open to domestic and international travel.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills required.
• Strong literacy in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong computer systems knowledge.
• Highly organized and skilled with time management.
• Strong customer service skill required.
• Excellent communication skills (written reports/analysis and oral presentation)
• Strong relationship building and management skills and demonstrated experience working with support vendors.
• Possess a positive "Can Do" attitude by stepping up and taking additional responsibilities and adapting to changes in this fast-paced environment.
• Practical approach/ leads by example. Happy to be hands on and work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and enjoys working independently or within a team.

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $79,300.00–$121,000.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic 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, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

COVID
As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as newly hired employees. As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, (“fully vaccinated” means at least two weeks have expired since receiving the vaccination’s last dose as recommended by the manufacturer) or have a valid religious or medical exemption. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met before your date of hire. Virgin Galactic complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.