Corporate Security Specialist

About the Role

• Core Focus: Building and expanding the corporate security framework, economic risk management, and internal controls.
• Key Scope: Internal investigations, counterparty/candidate background checks, asset protection, and operational process auditing.

SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise developing advanced UAV systems, is seeking a driven Corporate Security Specialist to establish robust risk control systems, conduct internal investigations, and safeguard corporate assets during a period of rapid organizational growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Security Framework Development: Build and scale corporate security strategy and policies from the ground up.
• Internal Investigations: Conduct internal audits, compliance inquiries, and fraud prevention investigations.
• Economic Security & Loss Prevention: Monitor cash flows, track expenses, audit accounts receivable, and oversee physical inventory audits to prevent asset loss.
• Due Diligence & Background Checks: Perform comprehensive background and reputation checks on prospective candidates, vendors, and business partners.
• Policy & Documentation: Draft and deploy internal security regulations, standard operating procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Process Auditing & Risk Mitigation: Audit operational workflows to identify vulnerabilities, implementing targeted risk mitigation measures.
• Physical & Access Security: Oversee physical security operations, access control protocols, and security monitoring equipment.
• Data Security & Information Protection: Monitor adherence to confidential information handling and trade secret protection rules.
• Liaison & Reporting: Maintain liaison with law enforcement bodies when necessary and deliver executive risk reporting.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional Experience: Proven background in corporate, economic, or physical security.
• Investigation Background: Demonstrated experience conducting internal investigations, audits, or fraud checks.
• Law Enforcement Background: Prior experience in law enforcement agencies is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficient user of PC applications (MS Word, MS Excel, and 1C software).
• Key Traits: Result-oriented mindset, strong decision-making skills, and high integrity.
• Mobility: Valid Category B driver’s license (owning a personal vehicle is a plus).

What We Offer

• Formal Employment & Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 under Ukrainian labor legislation, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social contributions.
• Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary review framework aligned with market dynamics to ensure fair, market-rate pay.
• Career Growth & Advancement: Opportunities for vertical and horizontal professional progression within a long-term corporate partnership.
• Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work with top defense technology professionals in an impactful sector.
• 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
• Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
• Predictable Working Hours: Stable schedule (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) prioritizing work-life balance.
• Corporate Perks: Provided corporate lunches and all necessary technical tools for effective work.

P.S. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruiting team within 2 business days. If your background aligns with our expectations, we will reach out promptly.