Security & Compliance Manager

Destinus; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus Spain is seeking a Security & Compliance Manager to own physical security, security operations, and compliance across our Spanish operations. You will work with global teams to translate complex requirements into practical controls for production, offices, and storage facilities.

Applicants should have 7+ years in regulated security environments, a background in defense or critical infrastructure, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in corporate, military, government, or comparable security environments.
• Experience within 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.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing security awareness and training programs.
• Solid knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and related physical security systems.
• Working proficiency with MS Office.
• Fluent Spanish and English are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve physical security across Spanish facilities, including production areas, engineering environments, offices, and storage locations
• Conduct facility security risk assessments and translate findings into practical security measures
• Manage CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic access control, and other physical security systems
• Coordinate Security Operations Center monitoring and ensure effective response when incidents occur
• Lead security 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 applicable Spanish requirements, including valid TIP credentials where required
• Support compliance with Spanish requirements for the protection of classified information and security requirements established by Spanish defense authorities
• Work across relevant frameworks and requirements including ENS where applicable, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, NIS2, GDPR, export control, and defense-related regulations
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inspections, and interaction with government authorities when required
• Help secure our supply chain by implementing appropriate procurement and logistics procedures for sensitive technologies, equipment, materials, and components
• Support supplier security requirements and ensure logistics activities align with export control and defense security obligations
• Build a strong security culture across Destinus Spain through awareness programs, training, security drills, and incident response exercises
• Make sure teams understand how to handle sensitive information, follow security procedures, and report incidents effectively

Skills

Security management

Risk management

Information security

Security operations

Team leadership

Vendor management

Security awareness training

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Imagine this. You are the person making sure our people, facilities, technologies, and operations stay protected in one of the most demanding environments in aerospace and defense. As Security & Compliance Manager for Spain, you will take ownership of physical security, security operations, regulatory compliance, classified information protection, and security awareness across our Spanish operations. You will work closely with our global Security, IT, and Compliance teams, turning complex security requirements into controls that work in the real world.

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 Spanish facilities, including production areas, engineering environments, offices, and storage locations
• Conduct facility security risk assessments and translate findings into practical security measures
• Manage CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic access control, and other physical security systems
• Coordinate Security Operations Center monitoring and ensure effective response when incidents occur
• Lead security 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 applicable Spanish requirements, including valid TIP credentials where required
• Support compliance with Spanish requirements for the protection of classified information and security requirements established by Spanish defense authorities
• Work across relevant frameworks and requirements including ENS where applicable, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, NIS2, GDPR, export control, and defense-related regulations
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inspections, and interaction with government authorities when required
• Help secure our supply chain by implementing appropriate procurement and logistics procedures for sensitive technologies, equipment, materials, and components
• Support supplier security requirements and ensure logistics activities align with export control and defense security obligations
• Build a strong security culture across Destinus Spain through awareness programs, training, security drills, and incident response exercises
• Make sure teams understand how to handle sensitive information, follow security procedures, and report incidents effectively

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in corporate, military, government, or comparable security environments
• Experience within 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
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing security awareness and training programs
• Solid knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and related physical security systems
• Working proficiency with MS Office
• Fluent Spanish and English are essential for this position

Who You Are

You are security-minded without being bureaucracy-minded. You know that strong security is not just about policies and procedures, but about making them work every day across people, facilities, technology, and operations. You are comfortable taking ownership, making decisions, challenging weak processes, and staying calm when something unexpected happens. You communicate clearly with everyone from operational teams to senior stakeholders and external authorities, and you know how to build a security culture where people understand not only what they need to do, but why it matters.