Deputy Security Manager – Unmanned Aerial System & Airspace

About the role

The Deputy Security Manager will lead airspace security for an oil & gas project in Afungi, Mozambique. Reporting to senior security leadership, you will oversee unmanned aerial system (UAS) and counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) operations, ensuring continuous airspace situational awareness and compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project airspace security, including UAS and C‑UAS systems.
• Plan, supervise and execute security flight missions (surveillance, reconnaissance, risk assessment) in coordination with aviation authorities and service providers.
• Maintain continuous Airspace Situational Awareness (ASA) and produce daily analysis reports on aerial, on‑shore and off‑shore activity.
• Supervise drone and counter‑drone teams, ensuring qualification, discipline and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate flight authorisations, No‑Fly Zones and aerial corridors with civil and military aviation authorities.
• Ensure installation, maintenance and readiness of UAS, radars, RF and jamming equipment.
• Provide training on drone risks and airspace security procedures.
• Support tenders, documentation, cost estimates and scope definition for security systems.

Required profile

• Proven experience in air operations management, UAS or C‑UAS (military, police, aviation or industrial security).
• Strong knowledge of drone and counter‑drone tactics, technologies and regulations (ICAO, local aviation authority).
• Experience conducting airspace security risk assessments and coordinating with military or security forces.
• Fluent English; Portuguese or Swahili is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence, passport and clean criminal record.

Required skills

• UAS operations
• C‑UAS systems
• Radar technology
• RF communication systems
• Jamming and interception techniques
• Airspace situational awareness tools
• Mapping and reporting software