Cyber Training Center is Hiring

FOI, the Total Defense Research Institute, is one of Europe's leading institutes for applied research in defense and security. FOI is an authority under the Ministry of Defense, tasked with conducting research, method and technology development, and investigations for total defense, as well as supporting disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. Our operations are conducted 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 1400 employees, of which over 1000 work directly with research and development. Our competencies span the entire field from natural sciences and engineering to social and political sciences.

Do you want to contribute to strengthening resilience against cyber threats in critical societal functions? Are you motivated by technical challenges and a game of hide and seek? Then you are a perfect fit for us at FOI's Cyber Training Center! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job. FOI could be your new workplace!

About the Position

In your role, you will develop realistic threat and exercise scenarios and translate these into cyberattacks using current technology and attack methods. You will work closely with research and exercise leaders to identify attacks and scenarios that are highly relevant to the target audience within defense and critical societal functions, relating to the learning objectives of the exercise or research assignment. You will participate in the development of the virtual environments and tools used in the cyber facility Crate and act as a fictional antagonist during the cyber exercises and research assignments conducted by FOI.

We are in a phase of strong growth, and depending on your background and interest in continued professional development, the role can be shaped in a way that we will agree upon together.

About the Unit

You will be part of the Cyber Training Center, which belongs to the Cyber Defense and Command Technology department. The unit's main mission is to contribute to the ability of critical societal functions to withstand cyber threats. We do this by conducting and researching exercises and training in the cyber domain. The unit houses one of Europe's first and largest cyber facilities where we simulate IT environments and ICS systems integrated with cybersecurity scenarios. This provides us with a controlled environment for cyber exercises and experimental research on cyber threats.

Do you have the skills we need?

Requirements

• You have a university degree in IT security or programming, or have acquired skills that FOI assesses as equivalent in other ways.
• You are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written, as the job requires it.
• You stay updated on the rapidly changing environment to ensure that we develop the right capabilities for Sweden's defense and critical societal actors.
• We place great emphasis on your personal qualities, and to succeed in this position, we believe you need to be structured, quality-conscious, and possess a good portion of creativity.

Meritorious

• Experience in penetration testing; IT security work and security architecture; programming; or system monitoring and log management in complex IT environments.
• You have previous experience working within a defense authority.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defense 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 can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civilian actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good working 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 start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to be part of finding 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 May 2, 2025!

For more information about the position, please contact Pauline Ärlebäck or research engineer Matyas Barocsai. 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. A security clearance with a 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 outsiders upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.