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

Are you passionate about security and ready to lead critical initiatives that ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic and innovative environment? As the Industrial Security Officer, you will play a key role in shaping Helsing's security standards and IT posture, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and supporting national and NATO security requirements.  

You will report to the Director of Industrial Security DE/CSO and work closely with a talented and diverse team of professionals. 

The day-to-day

• Partner with the Director of Industrial Security DE/CSO to define and implement industrial security standards across Helsing DE. 

• Lead the design, deployment, and operation of advanced security systems, including intruder alerts, CCTV, and access control systems, in compliance with German national and NATO security standards for one of our sites.  

• Assess and ensure the design and operation of security measures and controls, including cyber and personnel security, aligned with ISO 27001, BSI-IT-Grundschutz and NATO PSIs. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor for industrial security projects, mentoring teams on German regulatory security requirements. 

• Conduct engaging and impactful security awareness training for staff. 

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of threats and risks, ensuring comprehensive risk and control registers are in place. 

• Provide security advice and support for travel and events to ensure personnel safety. 

You should apply if you

• Have demonstrable experience working with Information Security Management Systems, German national security requirements, ISO 27001, BSI-IT-Grundschutz and the application of the wider physical, personal and IT controls. 

• Are skilled in conducting risk assessment, control evaluations, and reporting security audits. 

• Understand physical protective measures and knowledgeable about current and emerging cyber threat vectors. 

• Have excellent communication skills for engaging at all organizational levels, including briefing C-Suite leaders in a flat organizational structure. 

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with a desire to stay ahead of technological and industry trends. 

• Are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Nice to Have

• Experience with APT or state actor threats. 

• Experience of or interest in the Defence sector. 

• Experience in national security environments. 

Note: The above bullet points describe the ideal candidate. None of us matched all of these at once when we first joined Helsing. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you meet only part of our wish list.

This position requires the successful applicant to apply for and be granted DE security clearance at Ü2 level and potentially other NATO security clearances.  

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

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

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.  

• 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

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe