Job Description
About the Role
At ARX Robotics, security is a critical part of enabling innovation, operational resilience, and responsible growth. As Head of Security, you will lead and strengthen security operations across the organisation while helping shape scalable security standards and frameworks for the future.
This role combines hands-on operational responsibility with strategic impact. You will oversee site security, incident response, and emergency planning while partnering across teams to build a structured, forward-looking security function that supports a fast-growing defence technology environment.
What You’ll Build
• Lead and develop on-site security operations, including access control, CCTV, alarm systems, and incident management
• Build and improve scalable security policies, frameworks, and operational standards across the organisation
• Manage relationships with external security providers, authorities, and emergency services
• Develop and maintain emergency response, evacuation, and business continuity procedures
• Conduct and support security and risk assessments across sites, operations, and functions
• Drive alignment of security practices across multiple locations while adapting to operational requirements
• Identify and implement practical mitigation strategies that support organisational growth and resilience
• Act as a key coordination point for physical and cyber security topics, including risk reviews and security testing activities
• Support personnel security measures and site protection initiatives where required
• Create clear reporting structures and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Promote a strong security awareness culture across the organisation
• Contribute to the development of a modern, scalable corporate security function within a dynamic defence technology company
What You Bring
• Experience in security, defence, military, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, or a related environment
• Strong understanding of physical security operations, systems, and site-level security management
• Experience handling security incidents, emergency response, and operational risk management
• Ability to combine hands-on execution with structured and strategic thinking
• Confidence working across operational teams, leadership, external partners, and authorities
• Experience contributing to security policies, frameworks, or organisational security standards is highly valuable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different organisational levels
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving and evolving environments
• Experience in international, multi-site, or highly regulated environments is a plus
• Exposure to business continuity management, personnel security, or executive protection is beneficial
Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.
What We Offer
Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!
- Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
- 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
- Employer-supported pension contribution
- Learning & development support and team events budget
- Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
- Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
- Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
- Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable
About Us
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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