About the role

Imagine stepping into a mission where physical security is not just a function, it is the backbone of everything we build. This role manages all aspects of physical security across the full product lifecycle, from raw materials entering the supplier ecosystem, to R&D and prototype development, to production, testing, field operations, storage, and secure disposal. You will lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of secure facilities, security technology, manned guarding, access control, CCTV, alarms, fire detection, and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). It is a chance to shape security standards that evolve as fast as our aerospace innovations.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You´ll Do

• Full Lifecycle Product & Facility Protection
• Access Control Systems (badge, biometric, visitor management)
• Global CCTV Network (analytics, retention, SOC monitoring)
• Intrusion Detection & Alarm Systems
• Fire Detection & Suppression Integration
• Secure server rooms, vaults, classified zones, and perimeter technologies
• Security incident management platform and integrated response workflows
• Ensure unified architecture, standardization, and alignment across all Destinus sites
•    Lead secure facility design and upgrades, including hardening, zoning, SCIF
• Ensure compliance with various European defense standards
• Lead all contracted and internal guarding teams across Europe
• Create and enforce SOPs for access control, screening, patrols, emergency response, vehicle checks, and secure loading/unloading
• Ensure guards operate to defence-industry standards and are trained in threats relevant to aerospace and dual-use technology
• Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) - 24/7 Operations
• Manage and oversee the global, manned 24/7/365 Security Operations Center, responsible for
• Develop GSOC playbooks, SLA-based response standards, KPIs, and incident categories
• Ensure 24/7 readiness, redundancy, and business continuity of the security monitoring function
• Integrate the GSOC with IT Security Operations, Crisis Management, and national security authorities
• Continuously improve operator training, system resilience, analytic capabilities, and threat detection coverage
• Supply Chain Physical Security & Anti-Tamper
• Implement a Zero-Trust physical supply chain model, including anti-tamper seals, custody tracking, and secure logistics requirements
• Conduct physical security audits
• Protect high-risk inbound or outbound shipments and transportation
  

• Insider Threat & Personnel Security
• Manage the physical dimensions of the Insider Threat Program
• Support deep screening and clearance processes for individuals
• Build strong security culture focusing on physical awareness, tailgating prevention, and secure handling behaviors
  

• Crisis Management & Government Liaison
• Lead response to security incidents
• Act as a local point of contact for security services
• Coordinate investigations, debriefings, root cause assessments, and site hardening actions
  
  

What You'll Need

• 5-10+ years managing physical security in defence, aerospace, critical infrastructure or high-security facilities
• Direct experience with enterprise security operations centers (GSOCs) and 24/7 monitoring environments
• Proven experience managing guarding operations and multi-country facility security programs
• Mastery of access control, CCTV architectures, alarm systems, fire integration, and physical security engineering
• Strong understanding of secure facility design (CPTED, SCIF/Closed Areas, TBB/ABDO requirements)
• Experience integrating physical security technology with cyber and IT systems
• Eligible for high-level various national security clearances
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages a plus
• Familiar with
• ABDO/TBB (NL MoD requirements)
• NATO security standards
• TAPA FSR/TSR
• ISO 27001/28000/22301
• Export controls (ITAR/EAR/EU)
• European national security legislation

Who You Are

You operate with healthy skepticism and a sharp instinct for proactive threat anticipation. You know how to balance necessary rigidity with real-world operational enablement, never slowing the mission but always safeguarding it. You are discreet, highly ethical, and naturally trusted with highly sensitive matters. You move fast, think clearly under pressure, and thrive in environments where security is not a checklist but a living system that evolves every day. Obstacles do not intimidate you. You turn them into opportunities for smarter, stronger protection.

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future - Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub - Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth - Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact - Your work won't be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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