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Manager, Security Operations / Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $114,000 - $162,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
199 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

The Manager, Security Operations / Facility Security Officer (FSO) at Vast will oversee physical security operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and managing personnel security clearances. This role involves developing security strategies, leading security teams, and responding to security incidents while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. The position is critical in protecting employees, assets, and infrastructure as the company advances its space station initiatives.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • Five (5) plus years of experience managing security teams
  • At least three (3) years as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs
  • Experience as a certified FSO
  • Experience leading an organization through the Facility Security Clearance (FCL) process
  • Knowledge and experience going through DCSA audits
  • Strong knowledge of physical security systems, access control, CCTV, and incident response

Nice to have

  • Active Security Clearance, preferably Top Secret/SCI security clearance with in-scope polygraph
  • Prior experience with managing security teams in a controlled environment, including aerospace or high-risk industries
  • Advanced certifications such as the CPP, PSP, or similar
  • Familiarity with emergency management frameworks such as ICS and FEMA
  • Experience working in cross-functional environments and working with law enforcement of a local or federal scale

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Requires travel between multiple locations, including Washington D.C. and potentially overseas
  • Willingness to work outside of normal business hours or weekends is necessary

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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