Field Security Architect

Job Description

• Field Security Architect
• IT & Security
• Finland
• Reports to Product & Missions Security Lead
• Permanent
• Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

The Mission of the Field Security Architect

Lead the end-to-end customer security workstream, make the delta from the ICEYE baseline explicit early, and turn it into stable, implementable work aligned to milestones.

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

1. Scalable, milestone-secure programme delivery

• Act as partner with Missions to ensure operational security practices are clearly defined, nationally appropriate and followed in compliance with regulations
• Own the customer-facing security workstream end-to-end and keep it aligned with programme goals, schedules, and acceptance milestones.
• Make the delta between the ICEYE security baseline and customer requirements explicit early, keep it current, and turn it into implementable work.
• Work with the corporate security team to refine and streamline the security practices as the business grows and regulations change.

2. Protect the standard product

• Protect the standard product by avoiding customer-specific variants and raise risks early when a requirement is trending toward exceptions.
• Convert recurring customer deltas into structured, cross-correlated proposals for Product and Engineering, ensuring product evolution is driven by patterns — not single-customer pressure.
• Make trade-offs explicit so leadership can steer direction before commitments are locked in.

3. Clear,  proactive communication and teamwork

• Provide clear, timely updates on the security workstream status so stakeholders do not need to chase for information.
• Raise blockers, ambiguities, and emerging risks early with recommended next steps.
• Translate complex security requirements into understandable work items with clear outcomes.

You are successful if:

• You raise security deltas early and keep the security work moving by clarifying unknowns, driving timely decisions, owning resolution and communicating proactively to avoid late stage changes to schedules or deliverables.
• You enable programs to achieve security acceptance at planned milestones without creating customer-specific product variants.
• You provide clear documentation and explanations allowing customers to understand how the delivered solution satisfies their internal policies.

Role-specific Competences

What allows you to succeed

• Familiarity with international and national security standards and practices, combined with the ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear outcome oriented requirements for mixed technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of formal compliance and milestone acceptance processes enable you to arrive, prepare and confidently defend “meet” / “does not meet” positions even under scrutiny during reviews.
• Experience in designing and implementing security controls across regulated and accredited environments while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Strong understanding of distributed-systems security principles and sound judgement on whether risks are mitigated via configuration, design, or operationally.
• Customer facing roles have developed your communication style to be reader and listener centric and audience-aware ensuring stakeholders receive the clarity they need without having to chase for context or status.

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)
• Executive Interview Panel
• VP Interview

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

• Base salary range for this position is contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.
• 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

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.