Facility Security Specialist
Iceye · Espoo, Finland · 12d ago
Role highlights:
Facility Security Specialist
Location: Espoo
Department: Security
Reports to: Global Facility Security Manager
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace model: Hybrid
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As a Facility Security Specialist, , you’ll supports ICEYE's secure sites in operating safely and in line with government security expectations. The role exists to help protect people, facilities, processes, and classified information from compromise or disruption, working within established defence-grade security practices across physical security, classified systems, personnel security, and information protection.
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
Support ICEYE facilities in attaining and maintaining appropriate security classifications.
Assist in maintaining classified asset protection and help identify and contain insider and external threats.
Support security incident response: report, help investigate, and follow through on resolution alongside internal and external stakeholders.
Help staff understand and meet their security responsibilities, including correct handling of classified information and personnel security obligations.
Coordinate day-to-day work with security vendors (e.g., guard force management).
Support security projects from scoping through implementation, working alongside more senior team members.
Contribute to scaling established security practices as ICEYE opens new and international sites.
Help build organization-wide security awareness through training and communication.
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
2 years of facility security experience in an international, multi-site environment.
Experience in a high-pace environment, building and scaling security processes.
Experience working with security vendors such as guard force management.
Hands-on experience with access control, surveillance and intrusion detection
Strong attention to detail and comfort working within strict documentation and compliance requirements.
Nice to haves:
Experience working directly with government, defence, or other highly regulated customers.
Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, KATAKRI, NATO).
Demonstrated audit and regulatory inspection experience.
Incident investigation and reporting experience.
Ability to build strong security culture and awareness across an organization.
Application Process
TA Screen (30 mins)
HM Interview with Head of Physical Security (45 mins)
Team Interview (45 mins)
Interview with CSO (30 mins)
Working at ICEYE
At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.
How We Work (Our Values)
Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.
Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.
We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.
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.