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About the Position

The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey.

Here you will have the opportunity to work in an engaged and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey.

To meet the most qualified adversaries, it is essential that the cyber defense's equipment and methods are at the forefront of technology and research.

Our employees belong to Sweden's cutting edge in Cyber Defense, and the unit places great emphasis on ensuring that those who work with us enjoy their work and have the opportunity to utilize their skills.

We are now looking for someone who can develop and contribute to Sweden's security.

Main Responsibilities

• You will operate at the tactical/operational level with mission leadership, coordination, and follow-up of the unit's operational activities.
• Conduct planning and development of the operations within the unit and train your own personnel.
• You will be an advisor primarily to leaders at the operational or staff level.
• The focus will be on tasks related to the operational organization as well as the production of military units.
• Management of assigned development projects.

Qualifications

• OF2 or OR7 or other civilian education deemed relevant by the employer.
• Experience in leading personnel.
• Basic IT understanding and an interest in deepening your knowledge in the cyber field.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English.
• Driver's license B.

Meritorious

• Deep technical competence deemed relevant by the employer.
• Experience in leading military personnel or civilian specialists.
• Experience in mission leadership.
• Driver's license C.

Personal Qualities

To thrive with us, you need to have a high security awareness and the ability to switch between independent work and teamwork. You enjoy working on long-term assignments as well as tasks that are solved under time pressure. As a person, you are meticulous, attentive, and have the desire to constantly improve. We have high expectations for those who work with us while also providing the tools and training you need to have the best conditions for development. What matters most to us is your willingness and potential. Great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

What We Can Offer You

• An important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security daily.
• Time, opportunity, and tools to solve assigned tasks to the required level.
• A workplace characterized by strong community.
• Personal competence development within the field.
• Training three hours a week during work hours.
• Strong focus on a good balance between work and private life.

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position at 2.CFF to anyone other than those directly involved. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions within the unit that are subject to confidentiality. Swedish citizenship is required for employment with the Swedish Armed Forces. Employment comes with national and international duty to serve.

The position has combat status, which means you must be able to handle and use weapons. This training will be provided to you. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment. The selection process will be supplemented with psychological tests.

Employment type: Permanent employment, a 6-month probation period applies for those who are currently not employed within the Swedish Armed Forces. Place of employment: Linköping. Start date: By agreement.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact us at: 2.cff-rekrytering@mil.se. We welcome your application by April 27, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter describing how you meet our requested qualifications. Applications should be sent to: 2.cff-rekrytering@mil.se, reference 2530 in your application. Note! The application instructions below are incorrect; please use the email above. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has over 1,800 employees at more than 30 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be assigned to wartime duties and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.