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# Security Officer - Classified Information at ICEYE

- **Company:** [ICEYE](https://feeny.ai/companies/iceye)
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iceye/b2cdf1d7-086c-4ea6-a76c-388c871a6148/application

**Skills:** German classified information regime (SÜG, VSA, Geheimschutzhandbuch), Geheimschutzbetreuung, NATO and EU classification frameworks, BSI Grundschutz, VS-NfD-konforme IT, Facility security clearance processes, Personnel security clearance processes (Ü1, Ü2, Ü3)

> Build and own the classified information security posture for ICEYE Germany, designing audit-ready security frameworks and managing interactions with German federal authorities. Act as the official security officer to achieve facility and personnel clearances for VS-NfD, VS-VERTRAULICH, and GEHEIM levels.

## Job description

- Job Title: Security Officer – Classified Information
- Department: ICEYE Germany
- Location: Germany (Berlin)
- Reports to: CEO, ICEYE Germany
- Employment type: Permanent
- Working type: On-Site
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

The Mission of the Security Officer Build and own the classified information security posture that lets ICEYE Germany operate at every classification level our customers require — from VS-NfD through VS-VERTRAULICH, GEHEIM, and beyond, including the corresponding NATO and EU equivalents. You are the person who turns a blank page into a defensible, audit-ready security framework. You will design it, run it, and represent it to the German authorities who decide whether we can sit at the table on the most sensitive national security work in Europe. You are also the trusted advisor who helps our German industry partners reach the posture they need to deliver alongside us. This is a foundational role. You will not inherit a finished framework — you will build it, and you will be measured on outcomes twelve months from your start date.

## 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.

## What you'll do

- Own the roadmap. Define and execute the twelve-month plan to take ICEYE Germany from current state to fully cleared operations at VS-NfD, VS-VERTRAULICH, and GEHEIM — including facility security clearance (Sicherheitsbescheid), personnel clearances, IT accreditation, and the operational processes that sit underneath.
- Be the Sicherheitsbevollmächtigter. Act as the company's official security officer towards BMWi, BfV, BSI, BAAINBw and other relevant authorities. Lead all interactions with the Geheimschutzbetreuende Stelle and represent ICEYE Germany in front of regulators with credibility and precision.
- Build the framework. Design and implement policies, SOPs, registries, secure areas (VS-Verwahrgelass / Sicherheitsbereich), VS-NfD-konforme IT, accreditation pathways toward higher classifications, and the audit trail that makes the whole framework defensible.
- Run the clearance pipeline. Drive personnel security clearances (Ü1, Ü2, Ü3) across the German organisation in close coordination with People Operations, candidates, and authorities — keeping timelines tight without compromising rigour.
- Enable the business. Translate security requirements into language sales, product, and engineering can act on. Unblock bids and customer engagements rather than slow them down.
- Lead the partner ecosystem. Serve as the lead figure helping ICEYE Germany's partners and supply chain implement the equivalent posture on their side — from initial assessment through to certification.
- Grow the function. Start as an individual contributor with executive backing; scale the team as workload and classification scope demand it.

## What we measure after twelve months

- ICEYE Germany holds a valid facility security clearance and operates accredited environments at VS-NfD and VS-VERTRAULICH, with a credible, authority-aligned path to GEHEIM.
- The core German team holds the personnel clearances required for our priority programmes.
- We are able to participate in classified procurements we could not have addressed without this work.
- Key industry partners have reached the posture needed for joint delivery.
- Audit-ready documentation, exercises, and incident-response procedures are in place and proven.

## What we are looking for

- Deep, hands-on knowledge of the German classified information regime: SÜG, VSA, Geheimschutzhandbuch, and the practical workings of Geheimschutzbetreuung by BMWi.
- Track record as Sicherheitsbevollmächtigter (or directly equivalent) inside a German defence, intelligence, aerospace, or critical-infrastructure organisation — ideally one that scaled its classification level during your tenure.
- Working fluency in NATO and EU classification frameworks (NATO SECRET, EU SECRET) and how they interlock with German national levels.
- Credibility with German federal authorities. You have sat across the table from BMWi, BfV, BSI, BAAINBw or equivalents and know how they think and decide.
- Strong grasp of IT security accreditation paths for classified systems — BSI Grundschutz, VS-NfD-konforme IT, and Zulassung for higher classifications.
- Builder's mindset. You are energised by a blank page, fast-moving environments, and the responsibility of being the accountable owner.
- Fluent German and English, with the ability to brief at executive, authority, and working level.

Application Process

- Intro conversation with Talent Acquisition (30 min)
- Hiring manager interview with the CEO, ICEYE Germany (60 min)
- Technical case: a take-home roadmap exercise — staged plan from current state to GEHEIM, including facility, personnel, and IT accreditation — presented and defended live to a panel (90 min)
- Cross-functional interviews with Operations, Legal/Compliance, and a senior ICEYE leader (3 × 45 min)
- Final conversation with the CEO of ICEYE

## 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

- 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
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes

Employment is subject to applicable security screening, including German Sicherheitsüberprüfung (Ü1/Ü2/Ü3 as required by the role).

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](http://iceye.com).

## About ICEYE

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ICEYE builds and operates the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, delivering persistent, day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence capabilities to governments and commercial customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (raised over €1B in total funding, latest round led by a €1B funding announcement)
- **Headquarters**: Espoo, Finland
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Rafal Modrzewski (CEO) and Pekka Laurila (Chief Strategy Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Space & Satellite Technology, Earth Observation, Defense & Intelligence, Insurance, Natural Disaster Response, Environmental Monitoring
- **Target customers**: B2G (governments, defense, intelligence agencies), B2B (insurance companies, emergency management, environmental agencies, commercial enterprises)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.” ICEYE believes in unlocking the potential of SAR data to make it more accessible for governments, companies, organizations, and people.

## Products & Services
- **SAR Satellite Constellation**: The world’s largest and most advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, providing imagery and data in any weather, day or night, with daily and sub-daily revisit times.
- **Sovereign Intelligence Systems**: ICEYE offers governments the ability to operate their own dedicated constellation as a sovereign system, providing proven capability for defense and national security.
- **Government Solutions – Flood Insights & Wildfire Insights**: Near real-time building-level impact assessments that blend SAR data with damage analysis, enabling emergency teams to quickly assess damage, deploy resources, and improve recovery outcomes.
- **Natural Catastrophe Solutions for Insurance**: Building-level data enabling insurers to rapidly evaluate risks and respond effectively to floods, wildfires, and other extreme events.
- **Defense & National Security Intelligence**: Actionable intelligence for strategic responses to emerging threats, empowering nations to safeguard their people and national interests.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding raised — over **€1 billion** (as of the latest funding round, which ICEYE describes as a €1B funding round leading a new era of sovereign intelligence from space). Additionally, ICEYE secured a **€300 million revolving credit facility** to support continued growth.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not fully detailed in provided sources, but the company has closed multiple large funding rounds and credit facilities from institutional investors. Key partners include governments in defense, intelligence, insurance, and emergency management across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Over **1,000 employees** globally, from more than 45 (or 75) nationalities.
  - Offices across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US.
  - Appointed **Eric Jensen** as Chief Operating Officer.
  - ISO 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) certified.
  - Satellites can be launch-ready within 15–24 months, enabling rapid constellation expansion.

## Competitive Advantages
- **World’s largest SAR constellation**: Unmatched scale and revisit frequency (daily/sub-daily) compared to competitors.
- **All-weather, day/night capability**: SAR technology pierces through clouds, smoke, and darkness, providing reliable data regardless of conditions.
- **Sovereign offering**: Unique ability to sell entire constellations as sovereign systems to governments, creating deep, long-term partnerships.
- **Proven commercial traction**: Deep integration with insurance and emergency management workflows, delivering quantifiable, building-level impact assessments.
- **Strong certifications**: ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 provide customer assurance on security and quality.
- **Speed to orbit**: Small, agile satellites enable rapid deployment (15–24 months from order to launch), a key differentiator in the space industry.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the constellation**: Continuing to expand the SAR satellite fleet to improve revisit times and global coverage.
- **Sovereign intelligence**: Growing the “constellation-as-a-service” model for governments seeking independent space-based intelligence capabilities.
- **Natural catastrophe resilience**: Deepening partnerships with insurers and emergency management agencies to improve community resilience and disaster response.
- **National security**: Enhancing defense and intelligence offerings for governments worldwide.
- **Global expansion**: Growing regional presence and operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East.
- **Commercial diversification**: Expanding into new verticals beyond defense and insurance, such as environmental monitoring and critical infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven impact**: Employees work on challenges that matter — enabling faster disaster response, protecting communities, and strengthening national security.
- **Fast-paced ownership culture**: “At ICEYE, you take ownership early. You move fast, solve hard problems, and work alongside driven experts who care deeply about impact.” — ICEYE Careers page.
- **Multicultural & diverse**: Colleagues from over 45 (or 75) nationalities, creating a truly international “NewSpace” environment.
- **Values-driven**: Culture built on curiosity, collaboration, acting as one, seeing the big picture, driving effective teamwork, and having fun.
- **Hybrid & remote flexibility**: Many roles are hybrid (combining office time with remote work), and some are fully remote within specific countries or time zones. Exact setup depends on the role and team.
- **Benefits**: 
  - Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
  - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
  - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency)
  - Yearly benefit budget (sport, transport, bike, wellness, lunch, etc.)
  - Inspiring office spaces with silent workspaces for focus
- **Growth & learning**: Opportunity to work across engineering, software, data, product, and business roles — space/aerospace background not required for many positions as long as core skills are strong.
- **Recruitment process**: Transparent and structured — recruiter call, hiring manager deep-dive, technical task (for relevant roles), team collaboration conversation, leadership discussion, and offer. Relocation and visa support available for most roles.

## Sources
1. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/company) — Company overview, leadership, certifications, mission
2. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers) — Careers page, culture, benefits, values
3. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers/recruitment) — Recruitment FAQ, hybrid/remote policy, interview process
4. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/) — Homepage, news on €1B funding, €300M credit facility, COO appointment

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