Facility Security Manager

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Facility Security Manager

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Security

• Reports to: Head of Physical Security & Safety

• 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 Manager, you'll be trusted to keep our sites, our people, and our most sensitive information protected. Based in Finland alongside our global leads, you'll be at the center of security clearances, guard force management, and visitor management across ICEYE's facilities, and you'll make sure every new site we open is secure by design, not as an afterthought. It's a high-trust role, right at the heart of how ICEYE protects what makes us a sovereign-grade partner to our customers..

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

• Manage security and safety programs across all ICEYE global facilities.

• Acquire and maintain national security clearances, acting as the main point of contact for national security authorities.

• Oversee guard force management, including contracted providers, against SLAs and post orders.

• Own visitor and contractor access, including screening, badging, and escort/NDA procedures.

• Provide security and access control input on new facility projects. Facilitate audits and safety trainings, tracking findings to closure.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must haves:

• 8+ years of facility security experience in an international, multi-site environment.

• Minimum 4 years leading a security team, with experience managing teams across multiple countries or environments.

• Hands-on experience managing contracted guard force services, including vendor performance and SLA management.

• Experience supporting security requirements for new site build-outs or office relocations.

• Track record of planning and running security audits, inspections, and training programs.

• Strong documentation skills, including SOPs, audit records, and clearance-related paperwork.

• Working knowledge of Katakri (the Finnish national security auditing criteria) and how it's applied and audited.

   

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of high security area design, access control, and operational requirements.

• Practical experience holding or managing a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) or equivalent national security clearance.

• Experience liaising directly with auditors and regulators.

• Comfortable translating security requirements for non-technical stakeholders.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• TA Screening

• HM Interview

• Peer interview

• Final Interview with CSO

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 http://iceye.com.