Director, Physical Security & Facility Security Officer

The role

You will build and lead the enterprise security organization to protect personnel, assets, data, and classified information. You will serve as the designated Facility Security Officer and architect a scalable physical security program.

What you will do

• Serve as Relativity's designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) with active TS/SCI clearance
• Own facility clearance requirements and DD254 management
• Interface with DCSA and government security agencies for classified program compliance
• Develop and execute enterprise physical security strategy aligned with NISPOM, ICD 705, and export control regulations
• Build and lead the physical security organization including site operations, engineering, investigations, and guard force management
• Establish and maintain 24/7/365 security operations and incident response
• Drive regulatory compliance and audit readiness for NISPOM and classified program requirements
• Partner with executive leadership, EHS, Cybersecurity, Legal, People, and Facilities to integrate security requirements

Required qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Current FSO certification
• Experience managing facility clearances and interfacing with DCSA and government security agencies
• 10+ years of progressive physical security experience
• At least 5 years in leadership roles building and scaling security programs
• 2+ years as a FSO
• Deep expertise in NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), ICD 705, and classified program security requirements
• Proven track record of successful government audits and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading enterprise security operations including access control systems (e.g., Lenel), CCTV/VMS, intrusion detection, and visitor management platforms
• Ability to build and lead high-performing security organizations and oversee contracted security services
• Executive presence with ability to influence and advise

Nice to have

• Professional security certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or equivalent industry credentials
• Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing experience with exposure to SCIF, SAP, or other compartmented program security requirements
• Experience managing large security budgets (both CAPEX and OPEX) and leading major capital security projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.