Senior IT Engineer (Linux Client Platform)

About the role

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 Collaborate on the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of ICEYE's Linux desktop and laptop environment Maintain and improve existing configuration management and automation workflows using Infrastructure as Code and GitOps practices Ensure Linux endpoints remain secure, compliant, and seamlessly integrated with enterprise identity and access management systems Support enterprise-grade Linux client security controls including Full Disk Encryption, secure boot, certificate management, and patch management strategies Act as a Subject Matter Expert and escalation point for complex Linux workstation, hardware driver, and endpoint application issues Work closely with IT and security teams to optimize reproducible endpoint states and improve operational scalability Develop and maintain automation and administrative tooling using Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages Mentor and support colleagues by documenting Linux platform workflows, standards, and troubleshooting practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing Linux laptops and desktops in a corporate or enterprise IT environment
• Deep expertise in Ubuntu and Debian-based Linux distributions, including Linux desktop internals, networking, and hardware drivers
• Proven hands-on experience with configuration management and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Salt, Chef, or Nix
• Strong understanding of enterprise endpoint security, including centralized authentication, endpoint encryption, and EDR integrations
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, or similar technologies
• Experience integrating Linux endpoints with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta, Keycloak, or Active Directory
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to document workflows and support cross-functional teams
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a national security clearance within the country of employment
• Experience with Ubuntu Pro, FleetDM, or similar enterprise Linux management platforms
• Familiarity with RedHat or Fedora-based Linux ecosystems
• Experience working in highly automated GitOps-driven IT environments
• Exposure to mixed operating system environments including Windows and macOS
• Experience supporting engineering or technical user populations in fast-scaling organizations
• Application Process
• TA Screen (30 mins)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (30 mins)
• Technical Interview with Team (60 mins)
• Interview with Stakeholder Team (30 mins)
• Working at ICEYE
• 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 th

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Additional Information

Role highlights: Senior IT Engineer (Linux Client Platform) Location: Espoo, Finland / Warsaw, Poland Department: IT Reports to: Head of IT Service and Operations Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: On-site / Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As a Senior IT Engineer (Linux Client Platform), you'll help shape and evolve the Linux workstation environment that supports ICEYE's engineers and operational teams globally. You will play a key role in maintaining a secure, automated, and scalable Linux client platform that enables mission-critical work across Earth Observation and Defence Technology operations. Your expertise will directly support the reliability, security, and productivity of the teams building and operating ICEYE's world-leading SAR capabilities.

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