Cyber Architect, Platform & Aircraft Cybersecurity

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. We cherish our strong safety culture, never taking it for granted, and courageously and determinedly keep sustainability at the core of our everyday work. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage. Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do.

We are now looking for a 

CYBER ARCHITECT, PLATFORM & AIRCRAFT CYBERSECURITY

to join Finnair’s Cyber Unit.

This is a unique position in the cybersecurity field, where you get to work with our cloud environments, but also to take on a role to further develop yourself around the topic of aircraft cybersecurity.

Our new Cyber Risk Program means development and growth in our capabilities and resources. This opens new opportunities and roles. You will be joining a diverse and talented Cyber Unit where our everyday work matters for flight safety, societal resilience, privacy and security of our customers and employees, and the overall continuity and security of our business and operations. We operate our Information Security & Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, Cyber Culture Program, Cyber Architecture initiatives, Finnair Cyber Defense Center and all related Cyber Services.

Depending on your experience and profile, your responsibilities in this role will include:

• Design and develop cyber architecture principles
• Operate as a cybersecurity solution architect for platforms and aircraft
• Collaborate with operational and development teams to design, build, and maintain secure systems
• Analyse and assess solution architectures for cyber risks and security issues
• Support security analysis, security testing, and vulnerability analysis
• Collaborate with i.a. Finnair cloud team, Technical Operations and Flight Operations on cybersecurity
  
  

None of this will of course be done alone, as we have others in similar roles, and these are all joint effort.

Knowledge Of

An ideal candidate for this role will have:

• cybersecurity tools, solutions, and services used to secure cloud and hybrid environments
• cloud security engineering
• threat and risk identification methodologies and common mitigation strategies
• design and implementation of modern security patterns for cloud-native and hybrid solutions, with a focus on AWS
• software development methodologies, application security controls and modern technologies
• defining and documenting security requirements
  
  

Skills In

• leading and facilitating security workshops
• stakeholder communications with developers, vendors, project managers and business owners
• conducting security review and testing activities
• conducting developer coaching, training and presentations
  
  

Experience In Working Any Of The Following Roles

• Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
• DevOps Engineer or Cloud Architect
• Application Security Engineer or Software Developer
• Technical Security Specialist or Consultant
• Detection Engineer or DFIR Specialist
  
  

Interest In

• staying up-to-date with cybersecurity industry developments and continuously learning new skills
• gaining knowledge of aircraft and flight operations related technologies and systems
• developing skills in aircraft cybersecurity architecture and controls
• understanding aviation and aircraft related cybersecurity regulations and industry standards
  
  

What We Offer You

We offer you a job in the fascinating and critical airline industry – and a great opportunity to be part of developing Finnair cybersecurity architecture and ways of working in the multifaceted, fast changing environment, along with a great team. You will work with ambitious, supportive and fun colleagues throughout the company. We support your personal success, personal development and wellbeing. You will also get to enjoy our employment benefits, including those unique to an airline.

This position is located in Finnair HQ near Helsinki Airport and reports to the Chief Information Security Officer. Our working language is English, and Finnish is a bonus. 

If you are up for the challenge and excited to work in the world of aviation and travel, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 1 June 2025.

Our Recruitment Process:  

We will start going through possible candidates already during the application period. Candidates that are selected will undergo the following interview process: 

• First Interview to discuss the role and get to know you better
• Technical Interview to deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills and what we can offer you
  
  

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

If you need any additional information or have questions, please contact our Cyber Architecture Lead, Joonas Forsberg by email at [email protected].

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self