IT Infrastructure Lead

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo seeks an IT Infrastructure Lead to direct a 7‑person team across Finland and Poland, owning networks, data centres, office IT and manufacturing IT. This role blends hands-on architecture with strategic roadmapping in a security‑conscious environment.

You will consolidate global infrastructure, enforce zero‑trust and disaster recovery, manage budgets and vendors, and collaborate with stakeholders to balance speed and compliance in a growing space and defence‑aligned context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leading an Infrastructure team and hands-on experience in Infrastructure
• Deep expertise in enterprise network design and operations
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a high-level national security clearance in Finland
• A proactive can do attitude combined with the ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
• Experience using AI tools in operations and automation, and assessing AI-related infrastructure needs
• Pragmatic decision-maker who finds simple solutions to complex problems, even with incomplete information.
• Experience leading distributed, multi-country teams
• Managing vendors and budgets
• Fluent English
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Own the infrastructure strategy and roadmap across networks, data centres, offices and manufacturing IT, and give the team a consistent technical direction
• Lead the consolidation of our setup across 10+ countries, and build a repeatable playbook for standing up new offices and sites
• Secure the infrastructure: network segmentation, zero trust, classified environments, and keeping manufacturing (OT) networks separate from office IT
• Keep things running: incident and problem management, escalation, monitoring and SLAs
• Embed business continuity, disaster recovery, patch management and logging into how the infrastructure is built and run
• Support security audits, accreditations and certifications
• Work with business stakeholders, product teams and neighbouring IT teams (IT Systems, IT Support and Assets, IT Steering and Enablement) to balance priorities, compliance and speed
• Own the infrastructure budget, manage suppliers and consultants, and contribute to quarterly financial planning
• Lead, hire and develop a team of 7 across Finland and Poland, while staying hands‑on in architecture, design reviews and critical incidents

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Enterprise network design

Distributed multi-country teams

Vendor management

Budget management

AI in operations

Fluent English

Willingness to travel

Tools

Kubernetes operations

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Role highlights:

• IT Infrastructure Lead
• Location: Espoo
• Department: IT
• Reports to: Head of IT
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Onsite
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

ICEYE's satellites are built on infrastructure this team runs, and ICEYE’s business is fully reliant on the availability of this infrastructure. As the IT Infrastructure Lead, you'll lead a team of 7 across Finland and Poland that owns our networks, data centres, office setups and manufacturing IT. We operate in 10+ countries, and your mandate is to turn a setup that grew fast into one consolidated, secure and scalable foundation, in an environment shaped by defence and national security requirements. It's a role for a leader who can set direction, stay hands‑on, and adapt quickly as the business grows.

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

• Own the infrastructure strategy and roadmap across networks, data centres, offices and manufacturing IT, and give the team a consistent technical direction.
• Lead the consolidation of our setup across 10+ countries, and build a repeatable playbook for standing up new offices and sites.
• Secure the infrastructure: network segmentation, zero trust, classified environments, and keeping manufacturing (OT) networks separate from office IT
• Keep things running: incident and problem management, escalation, monitoring and SLAs
• Embed business continuity, disaster recovery, patch management and logging into how the infrastructure is built and run
• Support security audits, accreditations and certifications
• Work with business stakeholders, product teams and neighbouring IT teams (IT Systems, IT Support and Assets, IT Steering and Enablement) to balance priorities, compliance and speed
• Own the infrastructure budget, manage suppliers and consultants, and contribute to quarterly financial planning
• Lead, hire and develop a team of 7 across Finland and Poland, while staying hands‑on in architecture, design reviews and critical incidents

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 5+ years of leading an Infrastructure team and hands‑on experience in Infrastructure
• Deep expertise in enterprise network design and operations
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a high‑level national security clearance in Finland
• A proactive can do attitude combined with the ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
• Experience using AI tools in operations and automation, and assessing AI‑related infrastructure needs
• Pragmatic decision‑maker who finds simple solutions to complex problems, even with incomplete information.
• Experience leading distributed, multi‑country teams
• Managing vendors and budgets
• Fluent English
• Willingness to travel

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with Kubernetes operations for the on‑prem setups
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code to maintain network infrastructure
• Aerospace, defence or manufacturing background
• Manufacturing network security
• Experience consolidating or integrating infrastructure across sites or acquisitions
• Fluent in Finnish or Polish

Application Process

• TA Screen (30 mins)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (30 mins)
• Technical Deep‑Dive Interview with Team (60 mins)
• Stakeholder & Security Alignment Interview (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.