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Sr. Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC)

Join SpaceX as a Senior Personnel Security Analyst in Redmond, WA, supporting critical security processes for advanced missions.

Location
Redmond, WA
Compensation
$130k–$200k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 3 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Support all Personnel Security aspects of missions
  • Manage reporting requirements for cleared personnel
  • Coordinate indoctrinations and debriefings
  • Conduct security related inquiries and incident reporting
  • Prepare for compliance inspections

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of NISPOM-related security experience
  • 5+ years security experience in PERSEC within SAP, SCI, or Collateral

Nice to have

  • Experience with DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON and Scattered Castles
  • Strong knowledge of NISPOM and related security policies
  • Familiarity with SIMS

Practical constraints

  • Ability to complete a U.S. Government CI scope polygraph
  • Ability to travel < 10%
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Senior Industrial Security Analyst at SpaceX focuses on managing personnel security processes, including clearance initiation and compliance reporting, within a fast-paced environment. Key skills include expertise in security clearance databases and familiarity with NISPOM-related responsibilities, particularly in SAP and SCI contexts. This role is suited for experienced security professionals with a strong background in personnel security and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position is critical to supporting SpaceX's mission and requires an active Top Secret clearance.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 11, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Security roles (median ~$170,000).
  • Starts above 8% of 220 comparable senior security roles in United States we track (median $170,000 across 74 companies).
  • NISPOM appears in 1.2% of 336 comparable senior security roles in United States; TALON appears in 0.3% of 336 comparable senior security roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Redmond, WA.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $130,000–$200,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Redmond, WA.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DISS, DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives, JADE, NBIS, NISPOM.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Sr. Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

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.

SR. INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ANALYST (PERSEC)

SpaceX is looking for a multidisciplinary Industrial Security Officer (PERSEC) to serve as a Senior Personnel Security Analyst within our 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. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and problem-solver and will possess the ability to convey security requirements to a diverse group of technical personnel.

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
  • Be able to develop a deep understanding of the clearance processes for SCI, SAP and Collateral
  • Be able to 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
  • Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to ensure SpaceX is providing the best possible security clearance support
  • Partner with internal stakeholder teams to reinforce their understanding of clearance holder requirements and ensure those requirements are met
  • Prepare for and assist with the PERSEC component of compliance inspections
  • Conduct security related inquires and incident reporting
  • Keep abreast of the latest security trends and policy updates, implementing innovative solutions and processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI scope polygraph
  • Ability to travel in support of mission requirements, < 10%
  • This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
  • Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed in support of mission-critical deadlines and milestones
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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