Job Advertisement: Section Chief for Cyber Defense Unit

The Cyber Defense Unit (1.CFF) is part of the Armed Forces' capability for armed combat in the cyber domain. We defend the Armed Forces' command support systems through both proactive reconnaissance activities and reactive management of IT security incidents. Our sophisticated adversaries have significant resources and high competence, which places high demands on us to protect the systems. As the unit's operations involve handling real missions, you will be an important player in defending Sweden and strengthening our overall capability within the cyber domain.

We are currently looking for a Section Chief

We are currently seeking a section chief for our intelligence and security section in the staff with experience in intelligence services and an interest in information technology, as well as a desire to serve at the forefront of the Armed Forces' technical capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

As the section chief for S2, you will be involved in developing and shaping the entire section. You will be part of the staff's management group along with other section chiefs. As the unit as a whole is under development, this means that in your role as section chief S2, you will play an important role in contributing wise thoughts and new perspectives to the operations. In addition to developing the section itself, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with planning, leading, and producing intelligence within the framework of cyber defense.
• Leading the section and intelligence work
• Planning and following up on the unit's operations together with operations leaders

What We Offer You

We can offer you meaningful tasks and a higher purpose in being part of the total defense family and defending Sweden. Opportunities to broaden your competence both within your own area and for the unit as a whole. You will be given the space to solve assigned tasks to the level required and to dedicate the time needed to solve your tasks in the best way. A workplace characterized by a family atmosphere, community, and strong trust in the employee and their competence.

• Time, opportunity, and tools to deliver results in your tasks.
• An annual training plan that you have significant influence over, to deepen your competence.
• Competent and driven colleagues working towards a common purpose.
• Opportunity to train up to 3 hours a week during working hours. With us, training is a work task.
• Work is conducted on-site, but we place a lot of focus on ensuring you have a good balance between work and private life, with the possibility of flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Professional officer examination
• Professional experience in intelligence and security services within the Armed Forces.
• Intelligence training equivalent to Grunder Und (FMUndSäkC)
• Experience in personnel and operational responsibility
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form

Desirable Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in IT security, data communication, information or management systems.
• An understanding of data systems and networks as well as a technical interest.
• Experience in staff work at least at the tactical level.
• Experience in intelligence leadership.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who thrives in a leadership role where you will lead the section to achieve common goals. As a person, you should be responsible and take ownership of your own tasks as you will shape your own work. Furthermore, we see that you are used to taking your own initiatives. In this context, you have good qualities to both structure and organize your work, contributing to good opportunities for prioritization. Great emphasis will be placed on personal attributes.

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position at 1.Cyber Defense Unit to anyone other than those directly involved. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions within the unit that are subject to confidentiality.

For employment with the Armed Forces, Swedish citizenship is required. Employment entails national and international duty to serve. The position has combatant status, which means you must be able to handle and use weapons. This training will be provided by us.

A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment. The selection process will be complemented by psychological tests.

Employment Type

Permanent employment, a 6-month probationary period applies for those who are currently not employed by the Armed Forces.

Location

Enköping

Start Date

By agreement.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We welcome your application by February 9th. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter describing how you meet our requested requirements.

Applications should be sent to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), please indicate reference “2501” in your application.

Note: The application instructions below are incorrect; use the email as per the instructions above.

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

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

Employment entails an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.