Security manager (m/f/d)

The Role

We are looking for a Security Manager (m/f/d) to establish, implement, and continuously improve physical, organizational, and operational security across our sites. You ensure that people, facilities, information, and assets are protected in line with regulatory, customer, and defense-industry requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain physical security concepts for offices, production areas, test facilities, and sensitive zones
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations relevant to defense, critical infrastructure, and industrial environments
• Manage access control systems, visitor processes, badge management, and security zones
• Conduct security risk assessments, audits, and incident analyses, and define mitigation measures
• Act as the main point of contact for security-related topics with internal stakeholders, authorities, customers, and external security providers
• Define and enforce security policies, procedures, and awareness measures for employees and contractors
• Coordinate and oversee external security service providers
• Support security requirements for customer projects, audits, and certifications
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, reports, and incident records

Your Profile

• Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of experience in physical security, corporate security, or site security, ideally in regulated or defense-related environments
• Strong understanding of access control, surveillance systems, security processes, and risk management
• Experience working with authorities, auditors, and external security providers
• Structured, reliable, and discreet working style with high integrity
• Strong communication skills and ability to enforce policies in a pragmatic manner
• Fluent in English; German is required

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company

• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team

• Room for professional growth and development

• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups