Network Specialist at the Swedish Armed Forces

Försvarsmakten

Uppsala län, Enköping

Previous experience is desired

31 days left
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Is it time for a new step in your career?

Imagine being able to go to work and contribute to a safer future at the same time! As an employee with us, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense.

About the organization

The System Management Unit (SFE) at the FMTIS unit manages and develops the Swedish Armed Forces' IT systems. Our main task is to ensure the operation of the systems and that their information is secure, accurate, and accessible. We contribute to the Armed Forces' operational capability. The IT section, where the positions will be filled, belongs to the IT security department. The section is responsible for infrastructure management for several systems, and we collaborate closely with other sections, departments, and units. With us, you will be surrounded by a group of specialists with different areas of expertise.

Main Responsibilities

The position of network specialist involves, among other things, that you:

  • Will conduct active management work to maintain network infrastructure for IT systems
  • Ensure that the IT systems comply with the Armed Forces' various regulations, primarily regarding availability and security
  • Assist in security analyses according to the Armed Forces' regulations of IT systems
  • Develop and manage security policies for IT systems

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers great variation and complexity and places high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities. Our employees have several different benefits, such as 3 hours of training per week, flexible working hours, and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age, salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, the opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions, etc.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value foundation. The Armed Forces' value foundation safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

  • You have an academic degree with a focus on network communication or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way
  • Knowledge of IT systems with special security requirements
  • Good knowledge of troubleshooting in networks using various tools
  • Experience working with the development and management of network infrastructure and network communication in large and complex organizations
  • Experience working with configurations of firewall systems, LAN/WAN infrastructure, switches, routers, load balancing
  • Experience with creating documentation of network architecture using e.g. Visio

Personal characteristics

You need to have a strong interest in technology, be driven by technical problem-solving, and contribute new ideas. You take responsibility for your tasks and find it easy to work both independently and in teams. As a person, you are self-assured, responsible, security-conscious, and social. We expect you to share the Armed Forces' value foundation and code of conduct. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

  • Network monitoring/tools for this
  • VMware from a network perspective
  • Network components from Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Meinberg
  • Security tests/Penetration tests and vulnerability analyses
  • Experience with automation

Other

Number of positions: 2.
Employment form: Permanent employment.
Employment degree: Full-time.
Work location: Enköping.
Civil or military position: Civil.
Start date: By agreement.
The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Inquiries about the position

Annica Nykvist 070-468 14 61.

Information about the recruitment process

Décirée Lyckelind, 019–393500 (switchboard).

Union representatives

OFR/S Martin Sparr
OFR/O Heikki Videll
SEKO Matz Felix
SACO-S Agnetha Landquist
All can be reached via the switchboard at 019-39 35 00.

Application

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-02-10. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. We want your application documents in Swedish.

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, all 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 check with a register control will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a 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 sellers are not welcome.

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