- Company Name
- Vast
- Job Title
- Manager, Physical Security Systems & Technology
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Manager, Physical Security Systems & Technology
**Role Summary**
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-level physical security solutions for artificial‑gravity space station facilities. Serve as technical SME, project manager, and compliance steward for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems across multiple sites.
**Expectations**
- Deliver secure, scalable security architecture aligned with space‑technology operations and regulatory requirements (ITAR/EAR, data‑protection laws).
- Maintain high system uptime, accurate audit trails, and responsive incident handling.
- Drive technology innovation and integration, ensuring alignment with business strategy and mission‑critical needs.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Security Technology Leadership** – Architect, design, and oversee integrated systems: access control, IP video surveillance, IDS, visitor management, and license plate recognition.
2. **Project Management & Deployment** – Lead full lifecycle of security projects: requirements, RFPs, vendor selection, hardware procurement, site build‑outs, commissioning, and performance validation.
3. **Operations & Support** – Administer centralized tool management, firmware updates, NVR configuration, storage redundancy, and analytics tuning. Respond to troubleshooting, forensic requests, and maintain maintenance schedules.
4. **Governance & Compliance** – Define standards for coverage, pixel density, storage retention, encryption, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Facilities to ensure system alignment.
5. **Technology Evaluation** – Assess emerging solutions (AI analytics, biometric auth, drone detection) for applicability to space‑station environments.
**Required Skills**
- 7+ years managing enterprise CCTV and access‑control infrastructure.
- Expertise with Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, HID Global, Axis Communications.
- Networked security systems knowledge: VLAN segmentation, PoE, storage redundancy, system hardening.
- Proven multi‑site/project deployment experience with architectural responsibility.
- Strong vendor management, stakeholder communication, and post‑incident reporting.
- Cybersecurity awareness for physical systems (credential management, firmware patches, segmentation).
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or mission‑critical environments (preferred).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Security, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Preferred certifications: PSP (Physical Security Professional), PMP, Genetec Security Center Certified, Milestone Advanced, Lenel Onguard Expert, or CISSP.
Long beach, United states
On site
Senior
28-11-2025