
About this role
As our business grows, we are seeking a hands-on SW Security Architect to join our team and take responsibility for designing and defining software and system-level security solutions for our devices. In this role, you define solutions that guide development and participate hands-on in their implementation. We seek expertise in practical security implementations, strong software development skills, and solid knowledge of embedded Linux systems.
You will leverage your skills to create robust security architectures for embedded devices in demanding defense environments. Daily work involves hands-on coding in C++ and Python while ensuring solutions align with modern encryption and security methods. Collaborate systematically to justify technical decisions clearly and convincingly.
Join a professional and warm-hearted work community motivated to develop the world's best products for defense industry needs. We foster a proven good atmosphere with humor, where 100% of respondents in the 2025 employee survey recommend KNL as a great workplace. Enjoy work-life balance while working with top experts on world-class solutions.
Work flexibly in a hybrid model, with regular presence at our Oulu office required. Follow international security developments with genuine interest in a collaborative setting. KNL, part of Telenor Group, delivers long-range communication solutions for modern defense and security operations in challenging environments.
Requirements
- Suitable higher education degree
- Practical experience working with security of Linux-based embedded devices
- Understanding of modern encryption algorithms and security methods
- Strong expertise in C++ programming and good Python skills
- Ability to justify technical solutions clearly and convincingly
- Systematic and collaborative working approach
- Genuine interest in following international security field developments
- Fluent collaboration and interaction skills in Finnish and English
Responsibilities
- Design and define software and system-level security solutions for devices
- Define solutions that guide development efforts
- Participate hands-on in implementing security solutions
- Implement practical security features on Linux-based embedded devices
- Apply modern encryption algorithms and security methods
- Develop security components using C++ and Python
- Justify technical security solutions clearly and convincingly
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Warm-hearted and professional work community
- Motivated team developing world-class defense products
- Proven good work atmosphere with humor
- Work-life balance supported by employee experiences
- Collaboration with top experts on interesting tasks
- 100% employee recommendation as a great workplace (2025 survey)
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