Head of Physical Security

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

We are seeking a highly capable Head of Physical Security to develop and implement physical security strategies at our company. You will be creating security policies and procedures, controlling budgets for security operations, acting as the liaison between company executive policies and security vendors, as well as managing the daily routines and techniques, tactics, and procedures of our on-site contracted security staff.
To ensure success as the Head of Physical Security, you should possess extensive knowledge of surveillance, de-escalation, and intervention techniques with experience in a similar role. Our ideal Head of Physical Security will be someone whose extensive background in security results in a safe and well-protected environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with senior leadership to identify physical and electronic security needs of the facility

• Planning and implementing comprehensive security programs and strategies including emergency action response, incident reporting, and company wide safety training

• Supervising, developing work schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring the performance of contracted physical security personnel

• Respond quickly in any emergency situation up to and including the use of physical force to re-establish a safe environment for all Astranis employees

• Develop, train, and communicate emergency evacuation procedures to all employees and conduct safety drills and training as required

• Personally responsible for establishing and performing recurring daily/hourly patrol routes throughout the facility

• Report into the office after hours and on holidays when necessary to respond to or facilitate security operations

• Gathering relevant intelligence from local sources and implementing preventative measures

• Preparing electronic surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facilitating repairs in a timely manner, including all physical access control points and security badge readers

• Keep abreast of new technologies and advancements in security services

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, industry standard local security guidelines, and all other applicable laws of the United States, State of California, and City of San Francisco

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years previous law enforcement experience in a congested urban environment or prior military service in an advanced operational capacity

• Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance

• Must be a Certified COMSEC Custodian [KMI]

• Extensive experience in preventing illegal activity and performing access control procedures

• In-depth knowledge of security procedures and electronic surveillance equipment

• Knowledge of local security industry regulations

• Advanced ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats

• Superb management and organizational abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Availability to respond to security situations outside of business hours

• Must be here in our San Francisco office five days per week

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary
$150,000—$175,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.