Security Officer - Classified Information

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- 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 1. Intro conversation with Talent Acquisition (30 min) 2. Hiring manager interview with the CEO, ICEYE Germany (60 min) 3. 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) 4. Cross-functional interviews with Operations, Legal/Compliance, and a senior ICEYE leader (3 × 45 min) 5. 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.