Physical Security Lead

Firefly Aerospace Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

3-month sabbatical every 5 years

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid military leave

Employee ownership with stock bonuses

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace Inc. located in Cedar Park, Texas is seeking a Physical Security Lead to develop and oversee a comprehensive physical security program. Responsibilities include risk assessments, managing security technologies, and leading initiatives across the organization to ensure safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate should have 5–7 years of experience in corporate physical security and the ability to implement best practices. Firefly offers a range of benefits including unlimited PTO, health insurance, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in corporate physical security or law enforcement.
• Experience in physical security technology and guard force management.
• Hands-on experience with security platforms like Lenel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain physical security program aligned with goals.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats.
• Evaluate and implement new security technologies.

Skills

Corporate physical security experience

Security technology expertise

Guard force management

Incident management

Threat/risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Enterprise security platforms (e.g., Envoy, Milestone)

Job description

SUMMARY

Firefly is seeking an experienced Physical Security professional to lead the development and evolution of our enterprise physical security program. This role combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution, overseeing security technology, guard force operations, workplace violence prevention, and physical risk management across the organization. The Physical Security Lead will report to the Director, Security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive physical security program, including policies, procedures, and protocols that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and implement effective mitigation strategies across all sites.
• Identify emerging physical threats and implement proactive mitigation plans.
• Design and implement a security awareness program to foster a culture of safety and preparedness throughout the organization.
• Create and manage incident response plans for physical security breaches, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
• Evaluate and coordinate new security technologies and systems to enhance the organization’s overall security posture and support future growth.
• Manage badge issuance, access provisioning, and credential lifecycle across all sites.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for local law enforcement during site emergencies.
• Lead the organization’s workplace violence prevention and threat management initiatives, partnering with HR, Legal, and leadership to assess and mitigate potential risks.
• Coordinate security logistics for high-profile corporate events and executive travel.
• Manage third‑party guard force and audit performance, post orders, and response times.
• Architect and manage the organization’s physical security posture, including the deployment and optimization of Access Control Systems (ACS), CCTV, badging system, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Lead physical security projects and initiatives, coordinating with Facilities, HSE, IT, HR, Legal, and business stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate physical security, law enforcement, or military security.
• Demonstrated experience in physical security technology, guard force management, executive protection, investigations, incident management and threat/vulnerability/risk assessments.
• Deep hands‑on experience with enterprise security platforms (e.g., Envoy, Milestone, Software House, Lenel).
• Ability to develop and implement physical security best practices, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, or a related field.
• Active CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or other certifications.
• Experience with SCIF construction and ICD‑705 Technical Specification.

Other: The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

BENEFITS

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 3‑month sabbatical for every 5 years of service
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health services
• Paid military leave
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• 4 weeks paid spouse leave
• $20K towards family planning: fertility, surrogacy, adoption
• Dog friendly workplace
• $10K/year towards trade school or college
• Ongoing coaching to advance leadership skills
• Employee‑ownership with stock bonuses
• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching
• $10K bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short‑term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.