Security Officer - Classified Information
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 Intelligence GmbH handle Verschlusssachen (VS) and the NATO and EU equivalents.
You will build the defensible, audit-ready Geheimschutz framework for ICEYE Germany. You design it, run it, and represent it to the competent authorities. You are also the trusted advisor to the Geschäftsführer and the first point of contact for all security matters.
This is a role for a builder: someone who is confident in defining, maintaining and communicating the security framework that enables ICEYE's continued growth and lets us meet our obligations 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.
What you'll do
Own the roadmap. Define and execute the plan that takes ICEYE Intelligence GmbH from today's baseline to fully cleared operations at the required national, NATO and EU levels. This covers admission to the Geheimschutzbetreuung (facility security clearance), personnel clearances, IT approval and the operational processes underneath.
Be the appointed Geheimschutzbeauftragter. Act as the company's official security officer. Represent ICEYE with the respective authorities. Lead all interactions with these bodies with credibility and precision.
Build the framework. Partner with Global Security to implement the hardened frameworks and systems.
Run the clearance pipeline. Coordinate Sicherheitsüberprüfungen (SÜG) and Sicherheitserklärungen across the German organisation, plus NATO/EU personnel clearance certificates, in close coordination with Global Security so the business stays ahead of programme needs.
Drive IT approval. Work with IT and Global Security to take classified systems through BSI-aligned approval (Zulassung) for the required classification levels.
Enable the business. Translate security requirements into practical guidance: handling of VS, visit requests, travel, subcontractors and procurement. Run incident reporting and rehearsed crisis procedures.
What we are looking for
Deep, hands-on knowledge of the German classified-information regime.
Track record as Sicherheitsbevollmächtigter or directly equivalent in a relevant organisation.
Working fluency in NATO and EU classification frameworks and how they map to national classification levels.
Credibility with the relevant authorities and administrative bodies.
Fluent German and English, with the ability to brief at executive, authority and working level.
An existing valid security clearance is a strong plus.
Application Process
Intro conversation with Talent Acquisition or local Chief of Staff (30 min)
Technical case: a take-home roadmap exercise. Show how you would get from the current state to the highest target classification level, covering facility, personnel and IT approval, presented and defended in person to a panel (90 min)
Hiring manager interview with the CEO, ICEYE Intelligence GmbH (60 min)
Cross-functional interviews with Operations, Legal/Compliance and ICEYE's Chief Security Officer (3 x 45 min)
Final conversation with the Group 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.