Security & Compliance Manager - Spain

About the role

Destinus, a provider of UAV solutions for defense and government agencies, is looking for a Security & Compliance Manager for its Spanish operations in Madrid. The role covers physical security, security operations, regulatory compliance, classified information protection and security awareness, working closely with the global Security, IT and Compliance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve physical security across Spanish facilities, including production areas, engineering environments, offices and storage locations
• Carry out facility security risk assessments and turn findings into practical measures
• Manage CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic access control and other physical security systems
• Coordinate the Security Operations Center and lead incident response, investigations, reporting and emergency procedures
• Manage relationships and contracts with licensed security providers, define guarding requirements and monitor service quality and compliance
• Ensure security personnel meet Spanish requirements, including valid TIP credentials where required
• Support compliance with Spanish classified information protection rules and defense authority requirements, including ENS, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, NIS2, GDPR, export control and defense regulations
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inspections and interactions with government authorities
• Secure the supply chain through procurement and logistics procedures for sensitive items, and support supplier security and export control obligations
• Build a security culture through awareness programs, training, drills and exercises, and train teams on handling sensitive information and reporting incidents

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Engineering or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in corporate, military, government or comparable security environments
• Experience in defense, critical infrastructure or another highly regulated security environment
• Proven experience managing security operations, teams and facility protection
• Experience working with licensed security service providers
• Fluent Spanish and English are essential

Required skills

• Hands-on experience developing and implementing security awareness and training programs
• Solid knowledge of CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems
• Working proficiency with MS Office