Junior System Architect, Cyber Defense Services

Junior System Architect, Cyber Defense Services

NetNordic is strengthening its Cyber Defense Services business unit's Platform Team and is seeking a Junior System Architect to play a key role in the architecture, evolution, and long-term scalability of our Private Cloud and Cybersecurity platform infrastructure.

This position is designed for someone who brings some technical experience, architectural thinking, and the motivation to grow into platform development work in a complex, security-critical, Artificial Intelligence enriched environment.

You will collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and other infrastructure architects to design, modernize, and continuously improve the core data systems powering our SOC (Security Operations Center) services. Beyond implementation, you will contribute to technical direction, best practices, and platform reliability at scale.

Location: Turku, Finland (hybrid work)
Type: Full-time, permanent employment

What we expect

• Hands-on experience in system development and/or infrastructure engineering

• Familiar with virtualization and storage technologies

• Working knowledge of Linux environments

• Understanding of container technologies such as Docker and LXC

• Understanding of infrastructure automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or SaltStack

• Understanding of search and analytics engines (e.g., Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, Algolia, Sphinx or similar technologies)

• Familiar with large-scale document-oriented databases

• Strong written and spoken English (Finnish considered a plus)

• Ability to obtain required security clearance

Your Role and Impact

• Support platform security, reliability, and performance in line with SOC operational requirements with support of other team members

• Design and development of our automated, scalable, and secure Private Cloud platform with support of other team members

• AI utilisation to the system design and infrastructure

• Implement changes related to Linux-based infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and large-scale data systems according to defined processes

• Help optimize search and analytics platforms supporting high-volume data environments

• Contribute to automation, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure-as-code implementations

Considered a Strong Advantage

• Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Go, or similar)

• Experience in database architecture and performance optimization

• Secure development and DevSecOps principles

• Background spanning system administration, platform engineering, and development

• Finnish skills

Apply by filling out the form on this page or submit your application via LinkedIn’s Apply function. The position will be filled as soon as we find the right candidate, so don’t delay.

For more information about the role, please contact: [email protected]

Please note that all candidates should be confident in their ability to pass Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO) background check procedures.

We offer

• An interesting and visible role in a high-quality Cyber Defense Service organization

• A flexible hybrid work model

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including: full lunch benefit, phone benefit, extensive health insurance and extensive leisure-time accident insurance

• Comprehensive occupational health services through Terveystalo

• Annual sports and culture benefit of €400 (ePassi)

• Paid training and certification opportunities

• Modern equipment and tools of your choice

• A collaborative work environment with skilled colleagues across the Nordics

• A culture that values trust, autonomy, and professional growth

Who We Are

NetNordic is a Nordic system integrator and service provider specializing in business-critical infrastructure, from cybersecurity to secure cloud-based data centers and protected networks.

Technology is at the heart of what we do, and we are passionate about smart, efficient solutions. Our vision is to be our customers’ Best Companion.

NetNordic employs over 700 experts across 17 offices in 4 countries. In Finland, we are a team of almost 100 professionals located in Espoo and Turku.