Physical Security Systems Specialist

Role highlights:

• Physical Security Systems Specialist

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Security

• Reports to: Physical Security Systems Manager

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Hybrid

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

 

As the Physical Security Systems Specialist, you'll maintain and expand the enterprise-level access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems that protect ICEYE's people, sites, and information. As the company grows, you'll extend these systems to new sites, integrating them into our existing enterprise platform.

This is a hands-on, technical role: system configuration, troubleshooting, integrations and automation, reporting and audits, and documentation. You'll also support new-site projects from site survey through to final handover. You'll report to the Physical Security Systems Manager and work closely with global security, IT, HR, facilities, and external vendors and integrators.

 

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

 

• Systems expansion: Extend ICEYE's existing enterprise-level access control (ACS), video surveillance (CCTV), and intrusion detection (IDS) systems to new sites as the company grows, from site survey through installation and go-live.

• Configuration & maintenance: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot ACS, CCTV, and IDS systems, ensuring reliable day-to-day operation and rapid resolution of faults.

• Integrations & automation: Manage and maintain integrations across facility security systems and adjacent platforms, such as HR databases and other supporting systems, building automations that keep system and identity data accurate and up to date.

• Reporting & audits: Produce and export system reports, and be able to assist with regular audits of access control, video, and intrusion detection systems to ensure compliance and data integrity.

• Design documentation: Produce and review Physical Security Systems drawings and other system design documentation.

• Project management support: Support and, where needed, manage new-site physical security systems projects across all stages, from site survey through installation, commissioning, and final handover.

 

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 5+ years of experience working in the physical security field.

• Experience expanding or rolling out enterprise-level access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems to new sites within an existing enterprise platform.

• Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise ACS, CCTV, and IDS systems.

• Experience working with different integrations, automation, exporting reports, and assisting with regular audits.

• Ability to produce and review Physical Security Systems drawings and technical documentation.

• Experience managing or supporting projects from site survey through to final handover.

  Nice to haves:

• Relevant certifications from major industry vendors

• Experience working in high-security or restricted-access facilities, including familiarity with layered access control, visitor management, and heightened compliance requirements.

• Leading or participating in regular vendor reviews

 

Application Process

• TA Screen (30 mins)

• HM Interview with Physical Security Systems Manager (45 mins)

• Team Interview (60 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.