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Destinus · Onsite · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About the role

Imagine this. You're protecting the technology behind next-generation aerospace and defence innovation. As an IT Security Engineer at Destinus, you'll design, implement, and manage security solutions across our cloud-first IT infrastructure. Working closely with IT, engineering teams, and the Global Information Security Manager, you'll strengthen cybersecurity, ensure compliance with national security requirements, and respond to emerging threats while enabling our teams to move fast and innovate securely.

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

  • Design and implement security policies, technical controls, and zero-trust solutions aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and defence industry requirements.

  • Secure Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure, including identity management, access controls, and system hardening.

  • Support the transition from Google-based to Microsoft-based IT architecture, ensuring security throughout the migration.

  • Implement and optimize SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, logging, and monitoring solutions to detect and respond to threats.

  • Investigate security incidents, coordinate with the SOC team, and drive remediation and continuous improvement.

  • Lead cybersecurity projects covering network segmentation, VPNs, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and secure connectivity.

  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security best practices across infrastructure, software, and hardware development.

  • Support security audits, regulatory compliance, supplier assessments, and employee security awareness initiatives.

Requirements

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in IT security engineering, systems engineering, or cloud security, with proven delivery of security projects.
  • Strong experience securing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, AWS, and Windows/macOS/Linux environments.
  • Experience with SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, endpoint management, and security monitoring tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.
  • Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, identity management, zero-trust architecture, and secure configurations.
  • Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, NIST frameworks, risk management, and security compliance.
  • Strong communication skills and fluency in English.

Who You Are

You're a proactive, hands-on security professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and taking ownership of solutions. You thrive in fast-paced, international environments, collaborate naturally with IT and engineering teams, and stay calm when responding to security incidents. Analytical, adaptable, and results-driven, you know how to balance strong security with operational efficiency, turning cybersecurity challenges into practical solutions that keep innovation moving.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.

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About Destinus

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer built for the age of mass-produced threats. We design and produce modern strike and air defence systems in Europe for European and allied forces. We develop and manufacture cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and kinetic interceptors engineered for scalable, cost-asymmetric high-intensity warfare. Our edge is the combination of a unified autonomy stack, deep vertical integration, and industrial-scale manufacturing that enables fast iteration to become a fielded capability. At industrial tempo.

Our mission is straightforward: strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy by delivering advanced, affordable systems that protect people and critical infrastructure.

Our vision is for a secure Europe built on autonomy, scale, and industrial strength.

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