Security Officer

Who we are Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. The role In this role, you will operate at the intersection of cutting-edge defence technology and sensitive information protection, working on strategically significant programmes in Europe. You will take ownership of classified document lifecycle management—building and maintaining compliance with national security frameworks across multiple entities—while contributing to the expansion of protected operations internationally and the integration of new subsidiaries into our security supervision model. You will guide mandatory awareness sessions, manage personnel vetting processes, prepare classified contract documentation, and support regulatory readiness to ensure our work meets the highest standards of security at a national and alliance level. The day-to-day Own the end-to-end administration of classified material—from establishing and maintaining registries and inventory systems to processing incoming and outgoing materials, verifying integrity and completeness, and managing receipt documentation and confirmation workflows Ensure full regulatory compliance and immediate escalation of any anomalies in the handling of classified materials Support enhanced personnel vetting processes and coordinate national and international clearance procedures Conduct mandatory security awareness sessions across all lifecycle stages, including pre-travel briefings Maintain personnel security records and ensure appropriate access controls are in place Support classified contract management (domestic and international), including the preparation of security requirement documentation for subcontractors Coordinate and execute visit control procedures for both domestic and international visits, including the preparation and processing of visit requests, verification of visitor clearances, and liaison with national and allied security authorities Train project teams and leaders on the secure handling of classified materials and compliance expectations You should apply if you Demonstrate hands-on expertise in industrial security or classified information management within defence, government, or critical infrastructure environments Hold an active security clearance at the appropriate level or are eligible for enhanced security vetting Possess deep familiarity with national industrial security frameworks and have practical experience implementing regulatory requirements Have a practical background in document control systems, registry management, and personnel security procedures within regulated environments Demonstrate precision and discretion, seamlessly transitioning between conducting security awareness sessions and preparing complex contract documentation Design and implement security processes from the ground up, guiding colleagues new to the domain and building robust structures rather than simply inheriting legacy systems Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Nice to have Background experience with bilateral sec