Physical Security & Operations Officer

K2 SpaceLos Angeles, CA

Posted 29 Oct 2026

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<div class="content-intro">K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.</div>The Role&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Physical Security Specialist will support K2 Collateral, SCI and SAP Security programs at our facilities in the Torrance, CA area. The PHYSEC Specialist will support core security operations, including managing incoming and outgoing visit requests, producing employees, tenants, and visitor badges, conducting security training and maintaining corporate and government security databases.&nbsp;

Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;

The PHYSEC Specialist performs the following functions, with increasing independence as proficiency is demonstrated:&nbsp;

Personnel Security Processing&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Track personnel security investigations in the Government (NBIS) and corporate databases&nbsp;</li>

<li>Process visits access requests (incoming &amp; outgoing,) visit authorization letters (VALs), and courier authorizations via Government and Corporate databases&nbsp;</li>

<li>Assist in the administration of Collateral and SCI access briefings and debriefings in coordination with the Facility Security Officer and Contractor Special Security Officer. &nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Records Management &amp; Compliance&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel security files (paper and electronic) in compliance with CFR 32, NISPOM, ICD 704, and customer-specific directives.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Conduct regular audits of security databases to ensure data integrity, identify expiring clearances, and flag derogatory information for supervisor review.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Track continuous evaluation (CE) alerts and notifications in DISS; document actions taken and escalating issues per established procedures.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposition of classified information.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Customer Support &amp; Coordination&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Serve as point of contact for cleared employees regarding badging, security clearance status, reporting requirements, and foreign travel notifications.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Brief new hires and contractors on their personnel security obligations, including self-reporting requirements and Insider Threat awareness.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Coordinate with DCSA, DoD components, local government agencies and IC agencies to resolve issues.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Respond to inquiries from Program Managers, HR, Engineering and Contracts regarding clearance eligibility and processing timelines.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Administrative &amp; Reporting&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Prepare routine reports, metrics, and status updates on clearance processing timelines and backlog for leadership review.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Support other security team members with security program documentation, including updates to Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs) and program-specific security plans.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Assist with preparation for DCSA facility inspections and program reviews; ensure records are organized and readily available.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Security&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Must be willing to submit for Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Must be willing to submit to a CI Poly.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Minimum 2 years of experience in physical security, security administration, or a closely related government/contractor security support role.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Demonstrated, hands-on experience security systems including initiating investigations, processing visit requests, submission workflows and resolving system discrepancies.&nbsp;</li>

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