At Virgin Galactic, we are pioneering commercial human spaceflight and creating extraordinary experiences that expand perspectives and open access to space. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. The responsibilities will range from early concept and development, through full production, life cycle, and sustainment.
The Senior Director, Security provides strategic and operational leadership for Virgin Galactic's enterprise security function to deliver on our mission with uncompromising commitment to safety. This leader is responsible for protecting our teammates, astronauts, guests, facilities, and critical assets while enabling safe, secure, and seamless operations across our aerospace manufacturing facilities, spaceflight operations, and corporate locations.
Operating at the intersection of enterprise risk, human spaceflight, and premium astronaut experience, this role translates complex security challenges into practical, risk-based solutions. The Senior Director establishes a proactive security culture, builds organizational capability, and ensures security is integrated into every stage of operational planning and execution.
Success requires exceptional judgment, disciplined execution, discretion, and the ability to balance robust protective measures with an environment that inspires trust, confidence, and a welcoming experience.
Responsibilities
Define and lead Virgin Galactic's enterprise security strategy, establishing consistent standards, policies, governance, and accountability across all company locations and operations.
Build and develop a high-performing security organization with the expertise, operational discipline, and readiness required to support commercial human spaceflight.
Establish a proactive, intelligence-led approach to identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating security risks.
Partner with executive leadership, Astronaut Operations, Flight Operations, Enterprise Risk, Legal, People, IT, and Facilities to integrate security into business decisions and operational planning.
Establish meaningful performance measures and provide executive leadership with clear assessments of security posture, operational readiness, emerging threats, and corrective actions.
Lead security planning and execution across spaceflight missions, astronaut training, expedition activities, and associated ground operations at Spaceport America.
Ensure security readiness is integrated into mission planning, operational reviews, rehearsals, and post-mission assessments.
Oversee the Spaceflight Expedition Readiness Review program for prospective astronauts, ensuring appropriate screening, risk assessment, confidentiality, and escalation.
Develop coordinated security plans across astronaut accommodations, ground transportation, training facilities, guest activities, and spaceport operations.
Partner closely with the Astronaut Office and Astronaut Experience teams to deliver security that is rigorous yet discreet, building astronaut confidence without compromising the quality or personal nature of the experience.
Anticipate operational security needs as flight cadence increases, ensuring the organization, systems, and service partners are prepared to scale.
Direct physical security across corporate offices, aerospace manufacturing facilities, hangars, warehouses, and operational sites.
Establish risk-based protection standards for personnel, facilities, critical infrastructure, intellectual property, and company assets.
Oversee access control, surveillance, visitor management, alarm systems, and other physical security infrastructure.
Lead periodic site security assessments, inspections, and mitigation planning, ensuring identified risks have accountable owners and timely resolution.
Integrate security considerations into new facility development, infrastructure changes, operational expansion, and asset protection planning.
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