Systems Engineer with Focus on IT Infrastructure

Do you want to contribute your knowledge to an important societal mission? Do you want to work in a workplace characterized by high camaraderie and strong cohesion? Are you a skilled systems engineer who enjoys varied tasks? Then you are the one we are looking for!

About the Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, FMTIS, has the main task of managing the operation and maintenance of command support systems at all levels of readiness, both nationally and internationally. The unit you will belong to is led from Örebro, but the work is located in Stockholm.

Main Responsibilities

As a systems engineer focused on IT infrastructure, you play an important role where you, together with your colleagues, are involved in the implementation of new technical solutions for the Armed Forces and maintain and manage existing technical solutions. We work in a developing environment characterized by ambition, technical competence, and opportunities for personal development. We are looking for someone who is eager to take on new challenges and works solution-oriented with a sense of responsibility. You will be responsible for and participate in the operation and technical management of parts of the Armed Forces' IT infrastructure. You will work with operations and incidents, design, development of configuration instructions, policies, and management of incoming components. You will work in a team consisting of skilled and experienced colleagues who will help you settle into the role in the best way. The work is varied and mainly performed in the Armed Forces' premises in Stockholm. A large part of our assignments are carried out in project form where you are expected to act as a technical advisor and sub-project leader.

We Offer You

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity and place high demands on you as an individual, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, training clothes and shoes, and entry fees
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education focused on IT/Technology and data communication or equivalent knowledge assessed as equivalent by the employer
• Documented experience in the development, operation, or management of technical systems
• Generally good knowledge of IT and network technology
• Previous experience working in complex and security-sensitive IT environments
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Driver's license at least class B

DESIRABLE

• Relevant work experience in leadership or project management
• Knowledge and experience working with signal protection-related IT security products such as firewalls and cryptosystems
• Knowledge and experience of the Armed Forces' IT infrastructure, both software and hardware
• Knowledge and experience of the Armed Forces' command systems
• Knowledge of operating systems for servers and virtualization
• Experience in managing technical systems within IT/Telecom
• Experience in IT security work/training within IT security
• Experience working with products such as Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, and Palo Alto
• Familiarity with process-oriented work (e.g., ITIL)
• Completed military basic training

Personal Characteristics

You are a structured person who gets the job done but not at the expense of quality. We see that you have a good ability to work independently and prioritize among your tasks, while it is also important to be a good teammate and have good collaboration with your colleagues. It is important that you have a positive demeanor, the attitude that we help each other, and that everyone does their best. At times, the workload can be intense, which means you should be stress-resistant and able to tackle problems in a structured way even under such conditions. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time.
The position is civilian.
Work location: Stockholm. Business trips may occur, as well as work at irregular hours.
Start date and salary according to agreement.

HR Contact Person

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-12-14. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, 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 nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 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 classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply 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 salespeople are not welcome.