# Global Information Security & Compliance Manager > Destinus · Valkenburg, Netherlands (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-05 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Security ## Description Imagine this defining and driving the information security backbone of a global aerospace and defence tech company, where governance, risk, and compliance are critical to every operation. In this role, you will design, implement, and continuously improve the Information Security Management System across all business areas, from engineering and R&D to production and supply chain. You will ensure alignment with international standards and regulations, manage risk frameworks, oversee supplier security, and coordinate incident response, all while acting as a central authority and trusted advisor to senior leadership on security and compliance matters. 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 ** - You design and evolve a company-wide Information Security Management System that goes beyond IT, embedding security into engineering, R&D, production, and supply chain operations - You translate complex frameworks like ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements into clear, practical measures that teams across different countries can actually implement - You take ownership of the information security risk landscape, building and maintaining a structured risk register, driving assessments, and ensuring risks are actively managed by the right people - You act as the central authority for information security governance, setting the direction while working closely with IT, HR, Facilities, and local teams to make sure execution matches intent - You connect information security with physical and personnel security, ensuring these domains work together as one coherent system rather than isolated controls - You define how we secure our ecosystem, building frameworks to assess and monitor suppliers, partners, and third parties with access to our systems, data, and facilities - You establish and continuously improve incident management processes, making sure we can detect, respond, and recover fast while strengthening resilience through simulations and real-world learning - You shape how security is understood across the company, driving awareness and accountability so every team knows their role in protecting what we build - You operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, working with senior leadership to turn risk, compliance, and security into informed decisions that move the company forward without slowing it down ## Requirements **What You’ll Need ** - Solid experience in information security, risk, or compliance, ideally within regulated environments like aerospace, defense, critical infrastructure, or government - Strong understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001 and hands-on experience applying risk management and compliance processes in real operational contexts - Ability to translate regulatory and security requirements into practical, scalable solutions that work across different teams and geographies - Familiarity with defense-related frameworks like ABDO or similar is a strong plus - Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are valuable, along with an academic background in a related field - Confidence working with senior stakeholders, clearly communicating risks, priorities, and decisions without overcomplicating things - Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Dutch will be highly considered. - Eligibility for national security clearances in one or more jurisdictions - Flexibility to travel across Destinus locations and stay close to where things are actually being built **Who You Are ** - You operate with high integrity and know how to handle sensitive information without hesitation. You are calm under pressure and comfortable making decisions in environments where security, compliance, and speed need to coexist. - You don’t hide behind frameworks, you use them as tools to enable the business. You understand that real security is not about documents, but about systems that actually work in practice. - You are collaborative by default, able to work across functions while maintaining independence when it matters. You challenge when needed, but always with the goal of building something stronger. - You are pragmatic and solutions-driven. When faced with complexity, you simplify. When faced with risk, you structure it. When faced with ambiguity, you move forward and create clarity. - You take ownership, think globally, and act with purpose, ensuring security becomes a natural part of how Destinus operates, not a blocker to progress. ## Apply [Apply at Destinus](https://apply.workable.com/destinusgroup/j/8069C5F39F/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)