System Technician at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to contribute your knowledge to an important societal mission? Do you want to work in a workplace characterized by strong camaraderie and high technical competence? Are you a skilled technician who enjoys varied tasks and working with complex technical solutions? Then you are the one we are looking for!

We are currently seeking several system technicians with varying experience and skills.

Main Responsibilities

As a system technician, you play an important role where you, together with your colleagues in the team, are responsible for parts of the Armed Forces' IT systems. Your tasks include operation and management of systems, troubleshooting, various types of installations, backup management, optimization and modification of server environments, as well as maintaining the security of the systems. Reporting and documenting ongoing and completed work is seen as a natural part of the job. You will also be involved in planning and further development.

We work process-oriented (ITIL) with support from agile methods. The position entails continuous learning of new technologies and products, all in a spirit of strengthening Sweden's defense. If you want to spend time on environmental monitoring and in-depth problem analysis, that is possible.

We offer you

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity, as well as high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, and you can receive compensation for training clothes and entry fees
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least a high school education with a focus on IT/technology and/or experience that we consider equivalent
• At least two years of work experience in IT
• Current and relevant work experience with Microsoft Windows Server
• Experience with virtualization
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Swedish citizenship
• Driver's license at least class B

Meritorious

• Work experience with Microsoft Exchange
• Work experience with IP telephony
• Work experience with SQL
• Work experience with monitoring systems
• Knowledge of IT security, encryption, and certificates
• Experience working in government or public sector

Personal Qualities

You are a structured person who gets the job done without compromising quality. We see that you have a good ability to work independently and prioritize among your tasks, while it is also important to be a good teammate and collaborate well with your colleagues.

It is important that you have a positive demeanor, that we help each other, and that everyone does their best. At times, the workload can be intense, which means you should be stress-resistant and able to tackle problems in a structured manner even under such conditions. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

The employment form is a permanent civilian position full-time, starting with a 6-month probationary period for candidates who are currently not employed by the Armed Forces. The place of employment is Örebro. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Business trips may occur in the work.

Welcome with your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2025-04-09. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. Any questions regarding the recruitment process can be emailed to HR julia.arvidsson@mil.se (mailto:julia.arvidsson@mil.se)

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The 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 in more than 30 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

An employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a register review will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a war position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.