Cyber Security Architect

Overview

Our Software and Embedded Solutions service area is strengthening its cyber security capabilities. We are looking for a Cyber Security Architect to lead and support cyber security activities across customer projects and internal development. You will play a key role in ensuring that our embedded solutions meet the regulatory and technical demands of modern cyber-secure product development.

• Regulatory & Standards Compliance:
  • Continuously follow and interpret relevant cyber security regulations, especially Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as well as industry- and domain-specific standards (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 21434, STANAG/AQAP where applicable).
  • Translate regulatory and standard requirements into practical engineering actions and customer recommendations.
• Architecture, Analysis & Design:
  • Analyze system and product architectures to identify cyber security requirements and threat vectors.
  • Define and design cyber security features for embedded systems and connected devices.
  • Produce security architecture documentation, threat models (e.g., STRIDE/TARA), and security concept descriptions.
• Implementation Support:
  • Work closely with embedded software developers to implement security controls such as secure boot, secure firmware update
  • Hardware root of trust usage
  • Cryptographic services and key management
  • Authentication and secure communication features
  • Support MCU/SoC platform hardening and integration of vendor-specific security module
  • Implement software on Embedded (Yocto) Linux environment
• Platform Expertise:
  • Apply strong hands-on understanding of modern MCU architectures (e.g., NXP, STM
    32, TI, Renesas) and their cyber security capabilities (Trust Zone, crypto accelerators, secure elements, HSMs).
• Process & Method Development:
  • Participate in developing and integrating SPDL practices into our development processes.
  • Share best practices and coach teams in secure development principles.
• Collaboration & Customer Interaction
  • Work directly with customers in technical discussions, design reviews, and security assessments.
  • Support sales and bid managers by providing cyber security expertise for proposals.

• Experience as Cyber Security Architect, Cyber Security Lead, or thorough understanding and experience in secure software development in embedded systems
• Strong understanding of MCU-level cyber security features and embedded system architectures.
• Experience with secure development practices, threat modelling, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of modern cryptography and secure communication protocols.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments such as CRA, RED, product safety, and defense/security standards.
• Background in embedded SW development (C/C++, embedded Linux and RTOS environments)
• Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English
  , both written and spoken.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex security topics clearly.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security architectures and processes
• Readiness for basic security clearance approval from Finnish authorities
• Previous work experience in consultancy is an advantage.

• A key role in developing our cyber security offering and internal capabilities.
• Opportunity to influence customer solutions across multiple domains (industrial, medical, defense, energy, etc.).
• Access to a wide network of experts and modern tools for secure product development.
• A position where both technical depth and process-level perspective matter.