Deputy Security Manager

• Ensure full management of the Project's airspace security, including all UAS (drone) operations and C-UAS (counter drone) systems
• Plan, conduct, and supervise security flight missions (surveillance, reconnaissance, area assessment) in coordination with Area 4, the civil aviation authority and all UAS/C UAS service providers
• Coordinate with local aviation authorities and internal teams involved in air-related security operations
• Maintain continuous Airspace Situational Awareness (ASA) for all critical activities
• Ensure all airspace security operations comply with Security SOPs, VPSHR, and applicable regulations
• Provide daily analysis, reports, and alerts on aerial, onshore and offshore activity around the Project area
• Supervise drone and counter drone teams, ensuring qualification, discipline, and adherence to operational standards
• Ensuring that multimillion-dollar systems are installed correctly, function correctly and are used to maximum effect for the project

• Strong experience on Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Airspace preferred
• Extensive, hands-on experience on US drone/UAV systems, ideally gained within US-based organizations or programs
• Strong familiarity with US technologies, standards, and operational environment
• Proven experience in air operations management, UAS or C-UAS operations (military, police, aviation, industrial security)
• Strong understanding of drone and counter-drone tactics and technologies (RF, radar, EO/IR, jamming)
• Knowledge of UAS regulations (ICAO guidance, local aviation authority rules)
• Solid background in airspace security risk assessment
• Experience coordinating with military or security forces
• Fluent in English (mandatory)
• Portuguese/Swahili is an asset depending on the operational environment
• Strong computer skills (situational awareness tools, reporting, mapping systems)
• No criminal record
• Valid driver's license and passport

Portuguese/Swahili depending on operational environment