Security & Compliance Manager

Imagine 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. You 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. 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 Own and continuously improve physical security across our Dutch production, engineering, office, and storage facilities Conduct facility security risk assessments and translate identified risks into effective security measures Manage CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic access control, and other physical security systems Coordinate security monitoring activities and ensure incidents, alarms, and anomalies are handled effectively Develop and maintain incident response, emergency, and escalation procedures and lead investigations when security incidents occur Manage relationships and contracts with licensed security providers and define clear operational requirements for guarding services Ensure security personnel meet applicable Dutch requirements, including valid Beveiligingspas or legitimatiebewijs requirements, and monitor performance against agreed procedures Drive 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 Support compliance with requirements established by the MIVD and Bureau Industrieveiligheid, including facility authorisations, security reviews, and periodic audits Support processes related to the Wet veiligheidsonderzoeken, including vertrouwensfuncties and VGB security clearances through the relevant Dutch authorities Ensure appropriate handling and protection of NATO, EU, and other classified information in accordance with applicable requirements Support compliance with relevant cybersecurity,…