Mälardalen University is looking for a System Administrator

Mälardalens universitet (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision to be a progressive and collaborative university where we together shape a sustainable future, we want to make a real difference.

Do you want to contribute to our development?

Together, we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others - colleagues, students, businesses, and the public sector both nationally and internationally.

The IT section works with everything from user-friendly services and support to basic IT infrastructure. We manage the university's IT workplaces, A/V technology, computer labs, and handle IT purchases, licenses, and procurements. We develop and maintain the university's IT infrastructure and IT services, creating stable, secure, and flexible IT services that meet the needs of the organization.

At the IT section, we work agilely and trust-based in teams, with close contact with users. We continuously work on improvements and are in a constant learning process regarding new technologies and methods within our various areas. All to be able to offer the right support to students, researchers, and employees.

Welcome to us!

Employment Information

Employment type: Permanent employment starting with a possible probationary period
Extent: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Application deadline: March 28, 2025
Location: Västerås
Academy/unit/section: IT section

Job Responsibilities

As a system administrator, you coordinate and lead the operational management work from an IT perspective. The role includes planning, prioritizing, following up, and further developing the management area. You also work with requirements management, coordinating needs, preparing feasibility studies, and writing decision documents. Together with the management group, you drive the area forward through both development and management.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

Relevant academic degree with a focus on system administration or work experience that the employer deems equivalent
Relevant and current experience in system administration
Documented experience in lifecycle management, project management, and requirements specification within the IT field
Good technical understanding
Good communication skills in spoken and written Swedish and English

Meritorious

For this position, it is meritorious if you have:

Experience in project management in development initiatives within the IT field
Experience with process-oriented working methods such as ITIL
Experience working according to laws and regulations
Certified in ISO27001 or NIST security framework
Experience working in the public sector
Several years of experience in system administration

Personal Qualities

In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal qualities are also emphasized. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and meet colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organization and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

For this position, we are looking for someone who is:

Flexible. Easily adapts to changing circumstances. Can quickly change their perspective and approach. Sees opportunities in changes
Service-oriented. Is calm, attentive, and accommodating in their interactions. Has the interest, willingness, and ability to help others and strives to deliver solutions
Structured. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work effectively. Sets and adheres to deadlines. Manages and follows up on details in their work
Collaborative. Works well with others. Relates to them in a responsive and smooth manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively
Analytical. Works well with complex issues. Analyzes and breaks down problems into their components and solves complicated problems

We value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring.

Application

Submit your application by clicking the “Apply” button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted to the university by the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!