Staff Officer for the Swedish Armed Forces Cyber Defense

Do you want to protect Sweden and our right to live as we choose in a digitalized world? The Swedish Armed Forces Cyber Defense unit is growing, and we are now looking for a staff officer.

The Cyber Defense Command and Cyber Defense units of the Swedish Armed Forces are developing and strengthening Sweden's cyber defense. This is part of the effort to enhance overall defense capability and the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces. The systems of the Armed Forces are subjected to daily stresses from foreign actors. Within the Armed Forces' cyber defense, there are several cyber defense units (CFF) that we now want to strengthen with additional expertise.

Main Responsibilities

As a staff officer at 4.CFF, you will be part of a competent and engaged team. The position involves participating in preparations and work within the framework of cyber defense planning and war unit development, as well as leading and participating in both larger and smaller planning projects and cyber operations. You will have significant responsibility and work across multiple time perspectives simultaneously.

Your focus will be on tasks of a preparatory, analytical, and evaluative nature. A large part of the work occurs within the framework of cooperation between military and civilian actors.

As a staff officer at 4.CFF, you will work with planning, management, and follow-up of cyber operations. You will participate in general operational and tactical planning in both the long and short term and contribute your specific expertise. You will also contribute to compiling the situational picture in the cyber domain. In addition, you will participate in the development of cyber defense and support with staff skills and routines.

Qualifications

We require that you are at least OF 2 with relevant work experience. You have experience in staff work at central, regional, or OrgE level. You are accustomed to leading and participating in projects.

You have good IT skills and the ability to switch between internal military work and collaboration with various relevant civilian actors within the domain. Furthermore, you have excellent knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing. You are used to giving presentations and lectures. You have a B driver's license.

Desirable Qualifications

We consider experience from both civilian and military service within the cyber domain as desirable. Experience from service at the Armed Forces Headquarters and experience in unit development and long-term planning are also advantageous.

Personal Characteristics

As a person, you are analytical, creative, and strategic, with good judgment and high integrity. To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you are a person with decisiveness, good structure, result focus, and self-drive. You are comfortable working both independently and in a team with significant responsibility. The position involves many points of contact, so it is important that you are communicative and enjoy creating new contacts. Personal suitability will be given great importance.

Union Contacts

OFR/O HKV Arne Nilsson
SACO HKV Camilla Robertsson
SEKO HKV SEKO HKV Lise-Lotte (Lotta) Larsson
Försvarsförbundet,OFR/S Kjell Tetzlaff
The above contacts can be reached at phone 08-788 75 00

Other Information

Permanent employment, full-time with a 6-month probationary period applies, start date by agreement. The workplace is in Stockholm. The position is classified and we will conduct a security review with a background check according to the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Therefore, you must be a Swedish citizen. The recruitment process also includes psychological tests. Questions about the position can be sent to cyberintresse@mil.se (mailto:cyberintresse@mil.se).

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-13. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Email your application to cyberintresse@mil.se (mailto:cyberintresse@mil.se), reference 6213