Cyber Security Engineer (R&D and Secure Systems Engineering)

Nortal is a global technology consulting company that blends strategic vision with technological innovation to deliver complex, mission-critical digital transformations for leading enterprises and governments worldwide. Guided by the belief that work should be meaningful, challenging, and value-driven, we empower our teams to co-create impactful solutions that shape a better future.

Nortal’s Applied Defence R&D serves as an innovation engine, transforming complex defence challenges into validated, deployable solutions. By combining cyber resilience, AI, data science, embedded security, and digital engineering, we deliver mission-ready prototypes and architectures. Partnering with governments, armed forces, industry, and academia, we create sovereign IP, dual-use technologies, and NATO/EU-aligned innovations that reduce risk and accelerate capability delivery.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the design, implementation, and validation of secure technical solutions across multiple research and development projects. As part of engineering teams, you will focus on hands-on security engineering, ensuring systems are secure‑by‑design, resilient, and aligned with architectural and regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain security controls across systems and platforms
• Support secure system design in collaboration with architects and engineers
• Perform security testing, hardening, and validation activities
• Contribute to threat modelling, risk analysis, and mitigation measures
• Support secure system integration and deployment
• Participate in technical reviews, testing activities, and project demonstrations

Methods & Approaches

• Secure software and system development practices
• Security testing and validation methodologies
• DevSecOps practices in R&D environments
• Use of security tools for monitoring, testing, and analysis

Deliverables

• Implemented security mechanisms and configurations
• Security test results and validation reports
• Technical documentation and configuration guidelines
• Inputs to project deliverables and demonstrations

What makes you a great fit

• Background in cyber security or secure systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree or higher in cyber security, computer science, or a related field
• Experience with operating systems, networks, and virtualized or cloud environments
• Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, and data protection
• Hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear technical communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to complete a government security clearance process
• Experience in R&D or multi‑partner projects is an advantage

Why Nortal?

• We hire people not only for their skills but also for cultural add. We live by our values: commit to delivering value and results, take ownership, empower yourself and others, and own your future and growth. Besides our professionalism, we like to spice things up with good humor.
• We care about your growth & development. At Nortal, we support constant improvement and knowledge sharing.
• We prioritize your health & well-being by providing a flexible package for health insurance and sports initiatives.
• We support your work-life balance and provide flexible working hours.
• It's your choice whether you want to work from the office or remotely within Estonia.
• We have also launched the Nortal Nomad program for people wanting to move short-term to some other country.