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

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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

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Ensure full regulatory compliance and immediate escalation of any anomalies in the handling of classified materials

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Support enhanced personnel vetting processes and coordinate national and international clearance procedures

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Conduct mandatory security awareness sessions across all lifecycle stages, including pre-travel briefings

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Maintain personnel security records and ensure appropriate access controls are in place

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Support classified contract management (domestic and international), including the preparation of security requirement documentation for subcontractors

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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

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Train project teams and leaders on the secure handling of classified materials and compliance expectations

You should apply if you

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Demonstrate hands-on expertise in industrial security or classified information management within defence, government, or critical infrastructure environments

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Hold an active security clearance at the appropriate level or are eligible for enhanced security vetting

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Possess deep familiarity with national industrial security frameworks and have practical experience implementing regulatory requirements

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Have a practical background in document control systems, registry management, and personnel security procedures within regulated environments

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Demonstrate precision and discretion, seamlessly transitioning between conducting security awareness sessions and preparing complex contract documentation

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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

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Background experience with bilateral security agreements and international classified contracts

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Knowledge of security requirement documentation (e.g., SAL/PSI) and facility assurance processes

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Experience navigating international visitor access procedures seamlessly

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Understanding of European defence industry cooperation frameworks

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Experience navigating security requirements within NATO and EU contexts, including cross-border coordination and harmonisation of security measures

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Relevant certifications or formal training in industrial security or information protection

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Professional working proficiency in both German and English, enabling effective collaboration across international teams, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

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Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns.

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The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world.

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Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward.

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In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts.

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We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about.

What we offer

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Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP)

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Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation

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Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

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Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

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Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances

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Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

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Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here.