Sr. Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC)
Redmond, WA · USD 130,000-200,000 · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Salary
- USD 130,000-200,000 · Base salary
About the role
- SpaceX is looking for a multidisciplinary Industrial Security Officer (PERSEC) to serve as a Senior Personnel Security Analyst within the Redmond, WA office.
- This is a chance to fill a critical role within a dynamic and high-tempo environment working on programs pushing the boundaries of industry and technology.
Responsibilities
- Support all Personnel Security (PERSEC) aspects of a variety of missions at the SCI, SAP and Collateral level
- Support all steps of PERSEC processing in an efficient manner, including pre-screening, clearance initiation, review of paperwork and customer submission
- Develop a deep understanding of the clearance processes for SCI, SAP and Collateral
- Develop a deep understanding of security clearance databases including DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON, etc.
- Successfully interact with a variety of government customers to ensure clearances are processed efficiently on the government side
- Identify process improvement opportunities and question assumptions to make procedures as streamlined as possible
- Manage all reporting requirements for the entirety of the cleared SpaceX population, to include foreign travel, life changes, incidents and adverse information
- Coordinate indoctrinations and debriefings
- Prepare for and assist with the PERSEC component of compliance inspections
- Conduct security related inquires and incident reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; OR 7+ years of professional experience performing NISPOM-related security responsibilities in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years security experience in PERSEC performing responsibilities specifically within a SAP, SCI, and/or Collateral environment or a security field
- Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI scope polygraph
- Ability to travel in support of mission requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON and Scattered Castles
- Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, (32 CFR 117), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 704), DoDM 5205.07, and other related security policies and procedures
- Familiarity with SIMS
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Skills
- DISS
- NBIS
- JADE
- TALON
- Scattered Castles
- SIMS
- NISPOM
