Security & Compliance Manager

Role Overview

As Security & Compliance Manager for Spain, you are responsible for ensuring that Destinus facilities, personnel, technologies, and operations operate within a secure and compliant environment in the regulated defense sector.

You will oversee physical security, security operations, regulatory compliance, and security awareness across Spanish facilities while working closely with the global Security, IT, and Compliance teams.

Operating in the defense sector requires strict adherence to national security regulations, classified information protection requirements, and international security frameworks. In this role, you ensure that security controls are effective, regulatory obligations are met, and employees understand their responsibilities through training, awareness programs, and the development of a strong organizational security culture.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Security & Security Operations

Design, implement, and manage physical security programs for Destinus facilities in Spain, including production facilities, engineering environments, offices, and storage locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting facility security risk assessments
• Managing CCTV, intrusion detection, and electronic access control systems
• Coordinating Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring
• Managing incident response and emergency procedures
• Investigating and reporting security incidents and anomalies

Security Guarding & Spanish Regulatory Framework

The Security & Compliance Manager will:

• Manage contracts with licensed security providers
• Define operational requirements for guarding services
• Ensure guards hold a valid TIP (Tarjeta de Identidad Profesional)
• Monitor guard performance and compliance with procedures

Defense Security Compliance & Classified Information Protection

Ensure compliance with Spanish defense security requirements and international defense-related security standards.

Responsibilities include supporting compliance with:

• Spanish regulations governing protection of classified information
• Security requirements defined by Spanish defense authorities
• The Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) where applicable
• International security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 22301
• European regulatory frameworks such as NIS2
• Data protection requirements under GDPR
• Export control and defense-related regulations
• You will support security audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections, and act as a liaison with government authorities when required.

Supply Chain & Logistics Security

Support secure handling and transportation of sensitive technologies, materials, and components by:

• Implementing secure procurement & logistics procedures
• Monitoring transportation of sensitive equipment and materials
• Supporting supplier security requirements
• Ensuring alignment with export control and defense security obligations

Security Culture & Staff Training

A central responsibility of the role is to develop and foster a strong security culture across Destinus Spain operations.

This includes:

• Delivering security awareness training programs
• Conducting security drills and incident response exercises

• Promoting responsible security behaviour across teams

• Ensuring employees understand procedures for handling sensitive information and reporting security incidents

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.

Experiance

• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate, military, or government security
• Experience in defense, critical infrastructure, or other regulated security environments
• Experience managing security operations (teams) and facility protection
• Experience working with licensed security service providers
• Experience implementing security awareness and training programs

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems
• MS Office proficiency
• Fluent in Spanish and English (Knock-out criterium)