IT Architect at the Swedish Armed Forces Technical and Maintenance Office

Do you want to contribute to the development of the Swedish Armed Forces and be part of a dynamic organization where technology and strategy meet? We are now looking for an IT Architect for the Swedish Armed Forces Technical and Maintenance Office Command Systems (TVK Ledsyst), who wants to drive change, create structure, and contribute to an innovative operation. With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment with engaged colleagues, where you will also be offered continuous professional development and career opportunities within the Armed Forces.

About the Position

As an IT Architect, you will work with:

• Architectural governance and participate in developing target images and driving the architecture towards them
• Supporting the realization of the organization's needs, purposes, goals, visions, and strategies within the application area
• Ensuring a long-term perspective on the area as a whole
• Establishing design rules and governance for the application area
• Participating in and driving the preparation of development efforts related to the application area
• Reviewing and evaluating applications, IT systems, and IT services
• Actively participating in projects and explaining application architecture, rules, and governance
• Supporting the development of new applications, IT systems, and IT services
• Conducting environmental monitoring to maintain the right competence and architecture within the area

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education or work experience in technology, systems, or business development
• Relevant higher education or equivalent experience assessed as equivalent by the employer
• Experience in technical development, systematic work, and change management
• Analytical ability and the capacity to see the whole without losing details
• Enjoy working independently and taking initiatives in complex environments
• Good ability to structure and plan work as well as take initiatives
• Good knowledge of application platforms including cloud-based application platforms and services
• Driver's license B

Personal Characteristics

You are a responsive team player with a high sense of service who quickly turns thought into action. You are unpretentious by regularly asking questions when you or the organization needs it and have a positive attitude and a structured approach to work. You have a high security awareness and a strong sense of responsibility. The work involves both internal and external contacts, which requires very good collaboration skills and social competence. You are technically interested and self-sufficient in planning and organizing your work.

Meritorious

• Relevant certifications related to the area of competence
• Experience with SAFe and agile system development methods
• Good knowledge of modeling in Sparx Enterprise Architect (or equivalent) with modeling languages Archimate and UAF
• Good knowledge of NAFv4
• Good knowledge of C3 taxonomy
• Good knowledge of DevSecOps

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Swedish Armed Forces Values

As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, you are expected to follow our values, which uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality. We promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

• Employment Type: Permanent, with a 6-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Employment Rate: Full-time.
• Work Location: Enköping. Travel is required in the position.
• Start Date: As soon as possible by agreement.
• Salary: Individual salary setting applies.

Application

Are you ready to take on the challenge and become part of the Swedish Armed Forces? Welcome with your application by 2026-01-25. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Contact

For questions about the position, contact Section Chief Daniel Forsgren or HR Generalist Malin Lindqvist.

We look forward to your application and hope you want to help shape the future of the Swedish Armed Forces!

Union Representatives

• ORF/O – Magnus Johansson
• SACO-S – Carl-Johan Pettersson
• SEKO –Christian Hedberg
• OFR/S – Clarence Arnstedt

All can be reached via the switchboard 0171-15 70 00

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Command Regiment is a joint unit of the Armed Forces. Here, there are several combat units and teams that constitute a national center of excellence within the Armed Forces. Through command, communication, meteorology, and psychological operations, the Command Regiment creates conditions for successful cooperation on land, sea, air, and information arenas. The Command Regiment operates across the entire spectrum from development, training, to deployment.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a cover 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.