IT Engineer at FOI

FOI, the Total Defence Research Institute, is one of Europe's leading institutes for applied research in defense and security. FOI is an authority under the Ministry of Defence, tasked with conducting research, method and technology development, and investigations to support total defense, disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. The activities are carried out on behalf of, primarily, the Government Offices, the Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). At FOI, we have about 1,400 employees, of which more than 1,000 work directly with research and development. Our competencies span the entire field from natural sciences and technology to social and political sciences.

Do you want to work with development, automation, and emulation in complex IT environments? Are you motivated by letting your technical skills contribute to research for Sweden's security? Then we have an exciting assignment for you! We offer a work-life balance, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

As an IT Engineer, you will be part of the team that ensures functionality, performance, and configuration in FOI's facilities for laboratory activities. Primarily, you will work with the cyber facility Crate, one of Europe's first and largest cyber facilities. Here we simulate IT environments and technical systems that integrate with cybersecurity scenarios. The purpose is to provide a controlled environment for cyber exercises, security and functionality tests, and experimental research on cyber threats.

You will work with Linux and Windows-based IT systems that are largely virtualized. You will contribute to development and automation that supports efficient use of the facilities, and you will build a good understanding of the facility's function from hardware to usage. You will work closely with our researchers to develop and execute scenarios and applications for exercises, tests, and experiments.

About the Unit

You will be part of the Cyber Training Center, which belongs to Cyber Defense and Command Technology in Linköping. The unit's main mission is to contribute to the ability of critical societal operations to withstand cyber threats. We do this by conducting and researching training and exercises in the cyber domain and by developing and managing the cyber facility Crate.

Do you have the skill profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• a bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering or information technology, or has acquired skills that FOI assesses as equivalent in another way.
• experience in system administration or similar work
• good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English

We place great importance on your personal qualities. Being self-driven, structured, and having good collaboration skills are qualities we highly value for this position.

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have experience in integration work, automation, or system monitoring and log management in complex IT environments. We would also like you to have built a good understanding of management requirements and configuration management. Knowledge of Ansible is considered a plus.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you have the opportunity to work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to help find the answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than April 21, 2025.

For more information about the position, please contact Pauline Ärlebäck. Union representatives are Niclas Wadströmer (Saco-S) and Anette Frid (OFR/S – ST) All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security clearance, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority, and submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.