Senior Defence Cyber & Digital Strategy Consultant (Finland)

Nortal; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortal is expanding its footprint in the Finnish defence sector and seeks a Principal Consultant who understands defense programs, procurement, and the network of MOD, services, primes, and industry bodies. You will shape the market approach, win work, and drive credible proposals with cyber and digital experts.

The role is hands-on and senior; you won’t manage a team, but you’ll connect with the defense community to grow Nortal’s presence with a global delivery footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience with Finnish Defence Forces or related defense organizations.
• Credibility in the defense community and ability to build trusted relationships with MOD, services, primes, or industry bodies.
• Working understanding of defense programs, procurement, and prime/subcontractor dynamics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to earn trust with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in IT services, cyber, or digital programs.
• Experience originating or winning work as a business developer, program lead, or capability owner.
• Active involvement in defense industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Shape Nortal's market entry in the Finnish defence sector and identify key programs and partners.
• Build relationships across MOD, services, primes, and subcontractors to enable opportunities.
• Collaborate with cyber and digital experts to translate customer needs into proposals.
• Follow opportunities from initial conversations to signed contracts with bid and delivery teams.
• Represent Nortal at defense events and identify related opportunities in the public sector.

Skills

Finnish defence experience

Stakeholder management

IT services / cyber background

Business development

Defense industry networking

Tools

Defense procurement knowledge

Job description

Nortal is expanding its footprint in the Finnish defence sector and seeks a Principal Consultant who understands defense programs, procurement, and the network of MOD, services, primes, and industry bodies. You will shape the market approach, win work, and drive credible proposals with cyber and digital experts.

The role is hands-on and senior; you won’t manage a team, but you’ll connect with the defense community to grow Nortal’s presence with a global delivery footprint.