Senior Infrastructure Engineer

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to own cloud networking foundations that connect satellite operations, ground systems, and customer deliveries at global scale. You’ll bring structure, automation, and reliability to AWS-based environments and help evolve formal ownership.

You’ll design hybrid networks, drive security and observability, and collaborate with teams to support mission-critical ISR capabilities at ICEYE.

Qualifications

• Solid experience operating cloud infrastructure, AWS preferred.
• Strong understanding of core networking fundamentals.
• Secure network design including VPNs and encryption.
• Hands-on with IaC tooling (Git, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD).
• Ability to design and defend network architecture decisions.
• Pragmatic, collaborative mindset balancing technical quality with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate cloud networking infrastructure (AWS preferred) supporting satellite operations and customer delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to the networking layer of ICEYE's AWS infrastructure, helping the team build toward formal ownership.
• Manage infrastructure through automation, API-driven configuration, and version controlled change processes (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD).
• Contribute to the design of hybrid networks connecting cloud and on-premises environments.
• Own critical production systems with a focus on reliability, observability, and security against real-world threats.

Skills

Cloud networking

AWS experience

IaC tooling

Automation

Security focus

Hybrid networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Role highlights:

• Senior Infrastructure Engineer




• Location: Espoo, Finland




• Department: Product Networking, Fleet Control and Satellite Communications




• Reports to: Engineering Manager




• Employment type: Permanent




• Workplace model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)




• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the cloud networking foundations that connect ICEYE's satellite operations, ground systems, and customer deliveries at global scale. Our AWS footprint has grown faster than our ability to formally own and evolve it, and this new role exists to change that. You’ll bring structure, automation, and reliability to environments that today are stitched together and reactively maintained, directly impacting mission critical ISR capabilities.

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

• Design, build, and operate cloud networking infrastructure (AWS preferred) supporting satellite operations and customer delivery




• Contribute hands-on to the networking layer of ICEYE's AWS infrastructure, helping the team build toward formal ownership




• Manage infrastructure through automation, API-driven configuration, and version controlled change processes (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)




• Contribute to the design of hybrid networks connecting cloud and on-premises environments




• Own critical production systems with a focus on reliability, observability, and security against real-world threats

What we're looking for

Must haves:

• Solid, proven experience operating cloud infrastructure, AWS experience is preferred




• Strong understanding of core networking fundamentals, routing, and how these translate into hybrid and cloud environments




• Understanding of secure network design (VPNs, encrypted communications)




• Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and IaC tooling (Git, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)




• Ability to design, explain, and defend network architecture decisions (trade-offs, diagrams, review with peers)




• Pragmatic, collaborative mindset with the ability to balance technical quality with business needs

Nice to haves:

• A background that evolved from classic networking into modern cloud environments




• Experience with on-premises networking hardware and physical infrastructure




• Expert-level experience with a major enterprise network operating system or firewall platform




• Experience and willingness for hands-on work with physical infrastructure

Application Process

• TA Partner Screen Call




• Hiring Manager Interview




• Technical Interview




• Values & Fit Interview




• SVP of Engineering Interview

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 Attraction will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Base salary range for this position is 6000-8000 EUR per month (gross), depending on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

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 will do our best to help.