Security Manager (Cape Canaveral)
Stoke Space
| Company | Stoke Space |
| Category | Security |
| Location | Cape Canaveral |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.
Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. Description:
As Security Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of physical security, access control, security operations, emergency response coordination, and security infrastructure for Stoke’s Florida facilities. This position serves as the senior security leader for Stoke’s Cape Canaveral operations and ensures the protection of personnel, facilities, equipment, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, and company assets.
You will develop and execute site security strategies, manage contracted security personnel, oversee security technology systems, lead investigations, and serve as the primary liaison with federal, military, state, and local security stakeholders.
You will work closely with site leadership, facilities, operations, IT, environmental health and safety, and government partners.
We're looking for someone who brings professionalism, sound judgment, novel solutions, and genuine commitment to safe operations. The pace here is fast and the stakes are high. You'll need to be calm under pressure, trustworthy, and lead by example from day one.
Responsibilities:
Lead all physical security operations for Stoke’s Cape Canaveral facilities, to include operations in Port Canaveral
Develop and implement site-specific security strategies aligned with corporate security policies
Maintain security plans, post orders, procedures, and operating instructions
Conduct periodic security risk assessments and vulnerability reviews
Oversee day-to-day security operations and site access control
Monitor security incidents and coordinate response activities
Manage contracted security service providers and guard force personnel
Manage vessel security plans for maritime assets
Coordinate and manage flight and test exclusion areas that extend into public spaces
Review staffing plans, schedules, training records, and incident reporting
Oversee operation and maintenance of access control systems, CCTV and video management systems, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security systems.
Serve as the primary security liaison with Department of Defense organizations, law enforcement agencies, port authorities, and emergency management organizations
Coordinate with federal & military entities including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) Security Forces, Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) Security Forces, NASA Protective Services, United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Emergency Response Teams
Coordinate site access requirements, special events, launch operations, and security-related government activities
Lead investigations involving security violations, theft, property damage, unauthorized access, workplace violence concerns, suspicious activity
Maintain incident documentation and reporting
Support site emergency preparedness and response planning
Develop and deliver security awareness training
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in physical security, law enforcement, military security, industrial security, or related field
3+ years of leadership experience managing security personnel or security programs
Experience managing contract guard force operati