Security & Compliance Manager

ppImagine this. You are responsible for creating the secure environment that allows advanced defense technologies to be developed, manufactured, and operated with confidence. As our Security Compliance Manager for the Netherlands, you will protect our people, facilities, technologies, and operations while ensuring we meet the demanding security and regulatory requirements of the defense sector. /ppYou will take ownership of physical security, security operations, regulatory compliance, classified information protection, and security awareness across our Dutch facilities. Working closely with our global Security, IT, Compliance, Operations, and leadership teams, you will turn complex security requirements into practical controls that work in a fast-moving engineering and production environment. /ppAt 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. /ph3What You'll Do /h3ulliOwn and continuously improve physical security across our Dutch production, engineering, office, and storage facilities /liliConduct facility security risk assessments and translate identified risks into effective security measures /liliManage CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic access control, and other physical security systems /liliCoordinate security monitoring activities and ensure incidents, alarms, and anomalies are handled effectively /liliDevelop and maintain incident response, emergency, and escalation procedures and lead investigations when security incidents occur /liliManage relationships and contracts with licensed security providers and define clear operational requirements for guarding services /liliEnsure security personnel meet applicable Dutch requirements, including valid Beveiligingspas or legitimatiebewijs requirements, and monitor performance against agreed procedures /liliDrive compliance with applicable Dutch defense security requirements, including ABDO 2019 and ABRO requirements covering governance, personnel, physical, and cyber security for classified and vital defense contracts /liliSupport compliance with requirements established by the MIVD and Bureau Industrieveiligheid, including facility authorisations, security reviews, and periodic audits /liliSupport processes related to the Wet veiligheidsonderzoeken, including vertrouwensfuncties and VGB security clearances through the relevant Dutch authorities /liliEnsure appropriate handling and protection of NATO, EU, and other classified information in accordance with applicable requirements /liliSupport compliance with relevant cybersecurity, business continuity, data protection, and regulatory frameworks, including the Cyberbeveiligingswet, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, and GDPR /liliSupport export control and other defense-related security obligations in collaboration with internal specialists /liliCoordinate security audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inspections, and remediation actions and liaise with government and security authorities when required /liliStrengthen supply chain and logistics security by establishing secure procedures for sensitive technologies, materials, equipment, and components /liliSupport supplier security requirements and ensure logistics processes align with applicable export control and defense security obligations /liliBuild a strong security culture across our Netherlands operations through awareness programs, practical training, security drills, and incident response exercises /liliMake sure employees understand how to protect sensitive information, identify security risks, and report incidents quickly and correctly /li /ulh3What You'll Need /h3ulliBachelor's or Master's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field /liliAt least 7 years of relevant experience in corporate, military, government, or industrial security /liliExperience within defense, critical infrastructure, aerospace, or another highly regulated security environment /liliStrong knowledge of Dutch defense security and classified information protection requirements /liliPractical experience managing physical security operations, facility protection, and security service providers /liliHands‑on knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and related physical security technologies /liliExperience supporting security audits, regulatory inspections, risk assessments, and compliance programs /liliExperience developing and delivering security awareness and training programs /liliUnderstanding of information security, business continuity, data protection, and supply chain security frameworks /liliStrong organizational and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical actions /liliProfessional proficiency in Microsoft Office /liliFluency in Dutch and English is a mandatory requirement for this position /li /ulh3Who You Are /h3pYou combine a strong security mindset with a practical way of working. You are comfortable taking ownership, challenging weak processes, and making decisions when the stakes are high. You know that effective security is not just about rules and controls, but about creating a culture where people understand the risks and take responsibility for protecting the organization. You work with integrity, communicate clearly, and stay calm and structured when situations become complex. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr