ICEYE is hiring a

Senior Security Engineer (with IAM expertise)

Espoo, Finland

Role highlights:

  • Senior Security Engineer (with IAM expertise)
  • Finland, Espoo
  • Permanent
  • Hybrid

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realize that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

What is the role?

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a key role in securing ICEYE’s infrastructure and enabling secure development practices across the organization. This position is part of our Security Engineering team, where you’ll collaborate with developers, platform teams, and product managers to enhance the company’s security posture. While supporting the development teams in the area of Identity and Access Management (IAM) will be a core responsibility, the role encompasses a broad range of security engineering tasks, from building secure platforms to strengthening our threat detection and mitigation capabilities.

This is a hands-on technical position requiring strong problem-solving skills, automation expertise, and a passion for creating secure systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What you`ll do:

  • Guide the design and implementation of secure systems, including enhancing access control models, securing API endpoints and improving the IAM systems, ensuring robust authentication and authorization frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain secure workflows for cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
  • Contribute to the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
  • Conduct threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and continuous improvement of security controls.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure compliance with security best practices.
  • Automate repetitive security tasks to enable efficiency and scalability.
  • Stay ahead of emerging security threats and propose innovative solutions to address them.

Requirements

What will you need to be successful in this role?

  • Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a strong technical foundation.
  • Solid knowledge of IAM principles and tools, with hands-on experience in managing authentication and authorization (OAuth2.0, OIDC, SCIM).
  • Expertise in securing APIs and implementing Zero Trust principles.
  • Practical experience with DevSecOps and security automation.
  • Knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) and managing identity providers (e.g., Auth0, Okta, or FusionAuth).
  • Familiarity with cloud security, particularly within AWS environments.

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills: 

  • Previous experience as a software developer, software architect, and/or security champion
  • Knowledge of Istio, Spire/SPIFFE, and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with tools like HashiCorp Vault and Open Policy Agent (OPA).

Benefits

What do we offer?

  • A job that matters in a dynamic 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
  • A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission



Base salary range 

  • 6000 to 8000 EUR per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually 

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. 

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 

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