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title: 'Supervisor, Security Protective Operations Center at SpaceX'
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# Supervisor, Security Protective Operations Center at SpaceX

- **Company:** SpaceX
- **Location:** Memphis, TN
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-22
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8827676002?gh_jid=8827676002

## Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

## SUPERVISOR, SECURITY PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS CENTER

We are seeking a proactive, action-oriented leader to oversee the daily operations of the Memphis SPOC team. This role ensures facilities and personnel remain safe, secure, and fully operational. While based in Memphis, you will collaborate continuously with other SPOC teams nationwide. You will facilitate SPOC Operator duties, uphold SPOC standards and requirements, and partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to fulfill all requests and responsibilities. Close coordination with fellow SPOC leaders is essential to drive consistency and continuity across all sites. This position is for a self-starter who takes initiative, owns outcomes, and drives results—rather than waiting to triage, delegate, or be directed.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Report to the SPOC Manager and demonstrate a high degree of diplomacy, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Oversee security programs, projects, protocols, and policies at the direction of the SPOC Manager; ensure consistent execution of new duties and timely completion of all requests.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop personnel, including conducting performance reviews and identifying/recommending training as needed.
- Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of all SPOC tools (Everbridge, Ambient, Dataminr, Ontic, Genetec, etc.) and serve as an administrator for these systems.
- Identify opportunities and risks, dive deep into issues, and partner with internal and external teams to implement solutions. Deliver routine metrics and insights on Memphis-site incidents and recommend effective changes to leadership.
- Communicate clearly with senior management and organizational leaders to align on security priorities and direction.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Memphis organizational chart, including key leaders who must be notified during emergencies.
- Identify all Memphis/Mississippi locations by address and map.

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ years of combined experience in one or more of the following:
- 4+ years in a Security Operations Center
- 4+ years as a security officer, military, or law enforcement professional
- 1+ years in SpaceX or SpaceXAI GSOC environment

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- 3+ years in a supervisory role
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of professional experience, education, and training
- Active U.S. Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Familiarity with Department of Homeland Security CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) and NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual)
- Experience with OSINT tools and proximity-based incident reporting to stay ahead of nearby threats
- Prior experience directing large teams across all areas of security management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Project management experience, including ensuring programs are fully executed and new processes are adopted by the team
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to think clearly, solve problems, define process requirements, and prioritize effectively

## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness to work all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- An active clearance may enable work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
- Position requires pre-employment enhanced screening, including a background check, psychological test, bi-annual physical fitness test, and drug/alcohol testing
- Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing

## ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

## About SpaceX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft while building a global satellite broadband network and AI infrastructure to enable interplanetary life.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: SPCX) – IPO priced at $135/share on June 12, 2026
- **Headquarters**: Starbase, Texas (primary); Hawthorne, California (historical headquarters)
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Elon Musk

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Spaceflight, Satellite Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence
- **Target Customers**: Government (NASA, U.S. Armed Forces, international agencies), Commercial satellite operators, Broadband consumers (Starlink), Defense/intelligence (Starshield)
- **Mission**: To make humanity multiplanetary by building the integrated hardware and software infrastructure of the future across space, connectivity, and AI.

## Products & Services
- **Falcon 9**: Reusable two-stage rocket – the world’s most launched orbital rocket, with over 630 successful first-stage reflights.
- **Falcon Heavy**: Heavy-lift launch vehicle composed of three Falcon 9 cores; capable of lifting nearly 64 metric tons to orbit.
- **Starship**: Fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle and spacecraft (largest ever built) designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
- **Dragon 2**: Crew and cargo spacecraft used for NASA Commercial Crew and private missions to the ISS and beyond.
- **Starlink**: Low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to over 10.3 million people globally.
- **Starshield**: Military-grade satellite services for national security and defense customers.
- **SpaceXAI**: Division focused on AI compute infrastructure, frontier models, and real-time data processing (including AI compute satellites).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Conflicting reports – Internal share offer in 2025 valued SpaceX at **$800 billion**; IPO pricing (June 2026) implied a market capitalization of approximately **$75 billion** for the shares offered.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$15.0 billion** (2025); total funding raised **$15.2 billion** across 56 rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google (led $1B Series G), Intesa Sanpaolo, NASA, U.S. Space Force, and numerous institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount of **11,387** (monthly growth +2.5%); **1,671 active job postings**; Falcon 9 launch cadence of 1–3 per week; Starlink subscriber base covering ~10.3 million people; recent acquisition of xAI (February 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full reusability**: Only company with a fleet of reusable orbital rockets (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy), dramatically lowering per-launch cost.
- **Vertical integration**: Designs, manufactures, and operates its own rockets, spacecraft, satellite constellation, and AI platform – enabling rapid iteration and cost control.
- **Scale and reliability**: More orbital launches per year than any other provider (public or private); proven track record with NASA and DoD.
- **First-mover in commercial spaceflight**: Established crew transport, satellite internet, and now AI compute in orbit.

## Strategic Focus
- **Starship development**: Complete testing and operational deployment of the fully reusable Starship system for lunar (Artemis) and Mars missions.
- **Starlink expansion**: Grow subscriber base, launch V3 satellites, and extend mobile and direct-to-cell services.
- **AI integration**: Leverage SpaceXAI for on-orbit compute and real-time data analytics; build AI compute satellites.
- **Interplanetary infrastructure**: Develop technologies for sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to making life multiplanetary – “hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains.”
- **Impactful projects**: Work on reusable rockets, crewed spacecraft, global broadband, and AI systems that are actively changing the space industry.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and equity packages.
- **Work locations**: Primary campuses in Hawthorne, CA and Starbase, TX (with additional sites in Cape Canaveral, FL and Vandenberg, CA). Roles span engineering, software, manufacturing, and support.
- **Engineering culture**: Merit-based, fast-paced, with high ownership; top talent sourced from Tesla, Boeing, NASA JPL, and other aerospace leaders.
- **Open roles**: Over 1,600 active positions across software, AI, avionics, propulsion, supply chain, and more – including internships.

## Sources
1. [SpaceX Careers Page](https://www.spacex.com/careers)
2. [LinkedIn – SpaceX Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacex)
3. [SpaceX IPO Factsheet (PDF)](https://content.spacex.com/cms-assets/FINAL_Documents%20and%20Updates/SpaceX%20IPO_Factsheet.pdf)
4. [SpaceX IPO Pricing Press Release](https://ir.spacex.com/updates/releases-details/2026/Space-Exploration-Technologies-Corp--Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering/default.aspx)
5. [SpaceX Jobs Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacex)

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