Network Architect at the Swedish Public Employment Service

Do you want to help design the network solutions of the future for one of Sweden's largest authorities? We are looking for a network architect who wants to work on the design and development of our IT infrastructure, focusing on high availability and stability.

With us, you will have the opportunity to influence, collaborate with experts and suppliers, and contribute to societal benefits through cutting-edge technical solutions. Together, we get Sweden to work. Do you want to be one of us?

Data Center and Communication Section

We are 14 people responsible for the authority's network, data centers, WAN/LAN communication. We work with both development and operations in the area and have high demands for availability and stability of our technical components. Our section belongs to the IT infrastructure unit, which also manages servers, containers, AD, databases, email, and storage/backup; together we create the Swedish Public Employment Service's IT infrastructure.

Job Description

You will be part of one of our design teams that works cross-functionally within the IT infrastructure unit, where we together assist our application teams. The design team consists of other architects within the unit as well as our domain architect. You will be responsible for the design of networks, WAN/LAN, data centers, and the associated hardware. You will drive technical requirements and meet with our suppliers, as well as collaborate internally with other architects, team leads, and component owners. You will act as expert support for implementation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement related to data centers and networks.

The position requires you to have a strong understanding of business needs and the ability to translate these into technical solutions with cost awareness.

Our Offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may start with a six-month probationary period. The location is Solna.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value the balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely up to 49 percent on an annual basis. We also include wellness during working hours and a favorable wellness allowance.

As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the authority. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society at large.

Basic Requirements for the Position

• At least 5 years of current experience as a solution architect or similar role within IT and data center solutions in large organizations
• At least 5 years of current experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure and data center solutions
• Familiar with technologies such as Cisco, preferably CISCO ACI, WAN/LAN, Kubernetes, virtualization servers, and similar
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Other Qualifications for the Position

• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or equivalent
• Experience with automation and orchestration of IT infrastructure to pursue cloud services
• Experience with Agile methodologies

The government’s core values guide us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, as well as contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our authority.

Application

Does this sound like a position for you? Welcome with your application by 2025-04-20.

Attach your CV where you specify the year, month, and tasks for each employment, as well as certificates that support the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so that we can get a clear picture of your experience. If the requested information is not provided, you risk being excluded from the selection. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

A security review will be conducted on the final candidate before a hiring decision is made.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.

If you have protected personal data, please contact the recruitment partner named in the advertisement for assistance in submitting your application.

We actively work to be an authority free from discrimination. It is important for us that all skills are utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages.

Welcome to the job that gets Sweden to work! Here you work on behalf of the government for a labor market that helps people move forward. We unlock opportunities so that job seekers find employment and employers find their next employee. To achieve this goal, we need to collaborate, both within the authority and with various external actors across the country. Together, we drive change, develop new ways of working, and create solutions that enable Sweden to continue moving forward.