Security Officer (Classified Informations)

Planetek Hellas a member of the D-Orbit Group is a leading Greek company active in Earth Observation geospatial intelligence and software development for both satellites in orbit and their ground systems.

Founded in Athens in 2006 the company combines deep expertise in satellite data exploitation geoinformation systems and participation in major ESA and European Commission programmes.

Today Planetek Hellas stands as a strategic pillar of the Greek space industry contributing to Europes and Greeces efforts to build the next generation of integrated space infrastructures and achieve operational autonomy in space.

The company operates its own Satellite Command and Control Centre (C2) in Kifisia Athens a modern infrastructure serving as a national hub for satellite mission operations that supports both civilian and defense applications

As we expand our portfolio in space and defense programs we are seeking a highly capable and motivated Security Officer (Classified Informations).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the organizations security framework in line with national NATO EU and customer requirements.
• Serve as the designated Security Officer and main point of contact with regulatory and government authorities.
• Manage security certifications accreditations and compliance activities.
• Oversee facility information and physical security measures.
• Coordinate personnel security clearances and related awareness activities.
• Assess security risks support audits and manage security incidents.
• Advise project teams on security requirements and promote a strong security culture across the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Security Officer Industrial Security Information Security or similar role.
• Experience in defence aerospace space cybersecurity government or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of classified information regulations industrial security and security clearance processes.
• Familiarity with NATO and EU security classification frameworks.
• Understanding of physical facility and IT security for sensitive environments.
• Experience supporting security accreditation compliance or certification activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Fluency in Greek and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active or previous national security clearance.
• Experience with defence space ESA EDF NATO or Ministry of Defence programmes.
• Relevant certifications in security compliance or risk management.

Hiring Process:Heres how our hiring process workssimple and straightforward:

Application review: We go through all applications but well only reach out to candidates who closely match what were looking for.
If you dont hear from us it means were not moving forward with your application at this time but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!

First chat: Selected candidates will have an informal meeting with us so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations and goals.

Technical interviews: Next youll have one or two technical interviews focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.

Offer: If all goes well well send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.

We do our best to get back to everyone we interview but sometimes things take longer than wed like and updates might be a bit slow. If youve got any questions just reach out to us!

Were excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us reach new heights together!

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job so you need VISA to work in Greece.
We can currently consider only applicants with an existing right to work in the country.
Some activities must be carried out in our facilities many others are location-independent and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we dont measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At Planetek diversity and inclusivity are not just values they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected valued and celebrated for their unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but it also leads to better decision making innovation and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe supported and empowered to share their ideas and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at Planetek that reflects this belief.