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. You will oversee both unmanned aerial system (UAS) and counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) operations, ensuring continuous airspace situational awareness and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project airspace security, including UAS and C‑UAS systems.
• Plan, supervise and report on security flight missions with aviation authorities and service providers.
• Maintain continuous Airspace Situational Awareness (ASA) and enforce SOPs, VPSHR and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise drone and counter‑drone teams, ensuring qualification, discipline and standards.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance and readiness of high‑value UAS, radar, RF and jamming equipment.
• Train personnel on drone risks, airspace security procedures and emergency response.
• Support tender preparation, documentation, cost estimation and scope definition.

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 authority).
• Experience conducting airspace security risk assessments and coordinating with military or security forces.
• Fluent English; Portuguese or Swahili an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence, passport and clean criminal record.

Required skills

• UAS operations and mission planning
• C‑UAS technologies (RF, radar, EO/IR, jamming)
• Airspace regulations (ICAO guidance, local aviation rules)
• Airspace security risk assessment
• Situational awareness and mapping tools
• Computer skills for reporting and data analysis