Job Description

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission

Build and lead a comprehensive security function covering physical, corporate, information, and personnel security. Establish unified standards, ensure effective risk management, and develop a scalable security system aligned with international practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the end-to-end security function (physical, corporate, information, personnel).
• Conduct security risk assessments and develop the company risk map.
• Design and implement security policies, procedures, and access control systems.
• Establish and oversee incident response and crisis management processes.
• Ensure protection of critical assets, data, and confidential information.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and conduct due diligence.
• Build, manage, and develop the security team, including budgeting and KPIs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, leadership) on security and investigations.
• Provide regular reporting on risks, incidents, and security performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate or industrial security.
• Proven experience in building or transforming security functions.
• Team management experience.
• Strong understanding of physical and information security principles.
• Experience in risk management and incident response.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Experience interacting with government or regulatory authorities.
• Upper-Intermediate English level or higher.
• Willingness to relocate to Kyiv in case Kyiv is not the homebase.