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Director of Security

Lanteris Space Systems
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
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Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Director of Security based in our Palo Alto, CA office. In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to safeguard the organization’s personnel, facilities, and assets. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. Government security programs, physical and facility security, and corporate risk mitigation. The Director will also oversee a 24/7 Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), ensuring continuous monitoring, incident response, and intelligence-driven security operations across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Security Program Leadership

  • Design, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide security strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead security operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency and effectiveness
  • Serve as the primary authority on security matters, advising executive leadership

U.S. Government Security Compliance

  • Manage and maintain compliance with U.S. Government security requirements (e.g., NISPOM, DoD standards)
  • Oversee facility clearance (FCL) processes and personnel security clearance programs
  • Act as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO and Facility Security Officer (FSO) or supervise CPSO/FSO functions as required
  • Interface with government agencies, auditors, and contracting officers

Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Oversight

  • Lead the strategic and operational management of a 24/7 GSOC supporting global operations
  • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), escalation protocols, and incident response workflows
  • Oversee real-time monitoring of threats, alarms, access control, travel risk, and global events
  • Integrate intelligence feeds, risk analysis tools, and communication platforms into GSOC operations
  • Ensure proper staffing, training, and performance management of GSOC personnel across shifts
  • Drive continuous improvement through metrics, reporting, and post-incident reviews

Physical & Facility Security

  • Develop and enforce physical security standards for offices, campuses, and sensitive facilities
  • Oversee access control systems, surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and perimeter protection
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for all facilities
  • Ensure secure handling, storage, and transmission of classified and sensitive materials

Asset & Personnel Protection

  • Establish programs to protect employees, executives, and corporate assets
  • Lead threat assessment and workplace violence prevention initiatives
  • Oversee incident response, crisis management, and support business continuity planning

Risk Management & Investigations

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across the organization
  • Lead internal investigations related to security breaches, Insider Threats, fraud, or misconduct
  • Collaborate with legal, HR, and IT teams on cross-functional risk issues

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing security team, including GSOC staff
  • Manage vendors, contractors, and security service providers
  • Develop training programs to promote security awareness across the organization

Minimum Requirements

  • US Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance/access and CI Poly
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of progressive security experience, including leadership roles
  • Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government programs and contracts
  • In-depth knowledge of NISPOM and federal security regulations
  • Experience as or working closely with a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and Facility Security Officer (FSO)
  • Experience managing or overseeing a 24/7 GSOC or similar operations center
  • Experience with physical/facility security systems and protocols
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, 10%
  • Availability for emergency response situations outside normal working hours

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP)
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and GSOC technologies (e.g., PSIM, SIEM, travel risk tools)
  • Experience managing global or multi-regional security operations

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

  • The base pay for this position within California is: $176,000.00 - $294,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $176,000 - $294,000

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