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MSB works for a safer society in a changing world

We strengthen Sweden's ability to function in crisis and even war. This means that all our employees contribute to a country where people are prepared: From north to south, we spread knowledge and act to protect lives and health, the functionality of society, and fundamental values such as democracy, rule of law, and human rights.

Do you want to make a difference and work with us for a safer society? Then you might be our next colleague!

As a systems technician in identity and access management, you are part of EDIT – the Units for Digitalization and IT at MSB.

With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to society's information management and preparedness and will work in a group with highly competent colleagues in the IT and Digitalization field.

Your responsibilities and tasks

As a systems technician with us, you have a varied role where you will work with several of our internal systems, applications, and underlying IT infrastructure services. You will ensure that they function as they should and meet user needs.

Our application and system environment is very diverse. Your areas of responsibility may vary over time depending on the demands we face. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different applications and technical environments will be of great benefit in the role.

We have some operations 24/7, and you may also become part of the authority's preparedness organization.

Your tasks include, among others:

• You are responsible for ensuring that applications and systems in your area function according to the existing requirements and drive actions planned in management and development plans. This includes, for example, installing, upgrading, configuring, and testing the systems you are responsible for.
• Incident management, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• You are responsible for the administration of the systems and, if necessary, monitoring to ensure performance requirements.
• You collaborate within your own group, with other systems technicians, end-users, and our suppliers to solve problems as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• You participate in procurements and ensure that the operational requirements for our systems are addressed.
• You independently drive and participate in assignments and development work within your area.
• You contribute to our innovation culture through environmental monitoring and continuously work to streamline your area.
• You produce and manage instructions, routines, system descriptions, and other documentation as needed.

Your knowledge and competencies

We are looking for someone who:

• has a broad foundational competence in IT and is curious and wants to develop expertise in new areas
• has several years of experience and knowledge in the field of identity and access management (IAM) regarding design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• has good knowledge of authentication and authorization in modern IT environments
• has a relevant university degree or equivalent knowledge and experience that we assess as equivalent
• is structured and can express yourself pedagogically and clearly in writing
• communicates fluently in Swedish, both spoken and written

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience and knowledge of PhenixID's product suite
• experience and knowledge of SAML, OpenID Connect, Oauth 2.0
• experience and knowledge of certificate management and setting up and managing PKI environments
• good knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• knowledge of scripting languages, such as Microsoft PowerShell
• experience working in an organization with high IT security requirements
• experience working in the public sector
• experience leading teams, assignments, or smaller projects

As all employees and leaders with us, you are expected to work in a task-oriented, development-focused, dialogue-oriented manner, have good self-awareness, and contribute by being a role model.

Read more about our employee and leadership criteria here. (https://www.msb.se/sv/om-msb/jobba-hos-oss/msbs-medarbetar--och-ledarkriterier/)

About the employment

We offer you a permanent full-time position that begins with a probationary period.

Your place of employment will be Karlstad or Stockholm, and travel may occur as part of the job.

On-call duty is included in the work and may become relevant.

Swedish citizenship is a requirement for employment at MSB as it involves placement in a security class. Employment requires a satisfactory result in the security screening with a background check, conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Most employees at MSB are war-placed.

About us

Our IT and digitalization operations currently consist of about 50 people within the department for operational support and are located in two offices, in Karlstad and Stockholm.

The Units for Digitalization and IT are responsible for the development and management of the underlying IT infrastructure and create conditions for tomorrow's digitalization. This includes user support, hardware management, applications, and systems for our users throughout the authority.

We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely part of the time. There is the possibility to take out wellness hours, and you also receive a wellness allowance. For you as a state employee, there are favorable vacation conditions.

All of us working at MSB are expected to contribute to increased gender equality and equal treatment, as well as to a working environment and a society free from discrimination.

Read more about us here. (https://www.msb.se/sv/om-msb/jobba-hos-oss/)

Want to know more?

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact unit manager Peter Aronsson. Union representatives are Nicklas Bergqvist (Saco-S), Anna Anelius (ST), and Ann-Britt Paradis (SEKO). All can be reached via the switchboard number 0771-240 240.

Welcome with your application by March 21, 2025.