Network Technician

Are you an IT-savvy problem solver who wants to make a difference for Sweden's defense?

The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. Do you want to work with technology that must never stop and help secure the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead? Does this sound like something for you? Read on!

The Swedish Armed Forces is looking for a network technician based in Berga.

About the Position

As a network technician in the Swedish Armed Forces and FMTIS, you play an important role in a successful team within an agency that is in strong growth. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will receive responsibility, development, and challenges. All this with an employer that encourages a balance in life and good health. You will be given the opportunity to train during working hours, generous working time agreements, parental pay, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

The work is varied and is mainly carried out at the Armed Forces' premises in Berga and to some extent at other locations in Haninge, but other parts of the country may also be involved.

About the Organization

FMTIS has five units that perform operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces' command systems. The Implementation Unit Mitt is one of them. The unit has a geographical spread in central Sweden as well as Visby and is staffed with both military and civilian personnel. The Implementation Department Haninge consists of three sections with different focuses, and the number of employees in the department currently totals about 40.

Main Responsibilities

We are currently looking for network technicians to strengthen our team in Berga. As a network technician, you belong to a group of experienced technicians and engineers who work daily to maintain and develop the Armed Forces' network. The tasks mainly consist of configuring, troubleshooting, and documenting network equipment. We are looking for someone who is either newly graduated from a two or three-year network education or has several years of work experience in network technology.

Since travel within the unit's locations may occur, a B driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in networking, or equivalent competence as assessed by the employer
• Good general IT knowledge
• Fluent in speaking and writing in Swedish and English
• Good analytical skills
• B driver's license with manual transmission
• At least one year of work experience

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is engaged and service-oriented. You can independently solve technical problems and see opportunities in a situation. You are a good teammate while also being willing to take initiative and responsibility. You are quality- and safety-conscious, development-oriented, and have a sense of order and good planning.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Current and relevant work experience in IT systems, IT equipment, and IT communication
• Experience in ITIL process work
• Experience in IT security work, e.g., information security
• Experience working in IT projects
• IT certifications from e.g., Microsoft or Cisco
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces' material

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment type: permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the agency.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Berga

The position is civilian

Travel within the service may occur

Start date as soon as possible or by agreement

Information about the Position

Section Manager Erik Ekberg

Information about the Recruitment Process

HR Officer Sandra Assisi

Union Representatives

SACO Agnetha Landquist
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/S Martin Sparr
OFR/O Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard at 019-39 35 00

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-02-20. 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 Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Swedish 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 review with a background check 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.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.