Job Description
- Facility Security Specialist
- IT & Security
- Espoo
- Reports to Head of Security
- Permanent
- Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
The Mission of the Facilities Security Specialist
The Facility Security Specialist ensures ICEYE’s secure sites operate safely and in line with government security expectations. The role exists to protect people, facilities, processes, and classified information from compromise or disruption.
This role applies defence-grade security practices to ICEYE’s satellite services and classified environments. It covers physical security, classified systems, personnel security, and information protection to meet national and international requirements.
Who We Are
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Expected Outcomes & Requirements
Outcomes:
- Ensure ICEYE facilities comply with requirements to attain and maintain appropriate security classifications. Ensure remediation and improvements are actioned and reported in a timely manner.
- Ensure classified information protection controls are in place and any unauthorized access, data loss, and insider or external threat events are prevented or contained promptly.
- Government customers trust ICEYE to handle sensitive work.
Security enables delivery of classified capabilities and strengthens long-term government partnerships.
- Security incidents are handled decisively and credibly.
Breaches are reported, investigated, and resolved in coordination with authorities, with lessons learned and improvements applied.
- Cleared staff understand and meet their security responsibilities.
Personnel consistently handle classified information correctly and comply with personnel security obligation.
Role-specific Competences
Defence Facility Security & Physical Protection
Expertise in securing high-assurance facilities, restricted areas (e.g. SCIFs), access control, surveillance, and guard operations.
National Security Compliance & Audit Readiness
Strong knowledge of defence security frameworks such as FSC, KATAKRI, NIST, STANAG, or equivalent standards.
Information Assurance & Classified Systems Security
Experience protecting classified data, systems, and environments against espionage, exfiltration, and misuse.
Personnel Security & Clearance Management
Proven capability in managing vetting, clearances, training, suitability assessments, and classified document handling.
Key Competences
In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:
- Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
- Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.
Application Process
- TA Screen (30 mins)
- Technical Interview with Team (60 mins)
- Interview with VP - IT & Security
- Interview with SVP - Operations
What We Offer at ICEYE
At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.
As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.
Benefits
A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
Base salary range for this position is [4200 - 4500] per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our greatest asset.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we’re stronger.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.
