IT Coordinator at K 3

Do you want to work in an environment where you become an important link in a vital societal function? Do you want to influence and contribute to Sweden's security and ensure that we can continue to live in a democratic country? In the Swedish Armed Forces, all our employees make a difference for Sweden every day. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will have responsibility, development, and challenges. We also provide you with the opportunity to train during working hours, generous working time agreements, parental pay, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

About the Unit

The K 3 regiment staff consists of about 40 employees, half of whom are professional officers and half have a civilian position. The staff supports the commander of K 3 and other commanders at the regiment with coordination and follow-up and provides expert support in various areas of expertise. The staff, led by the chief of staff, is organized into nine sections where you, as an IT coordinator, belong to the command systems section (G6).

Main Responsibilities

The IT area primarily consists of the services delivered through the Armed Forces' fixed telecommunication and IT infrastructure. The IT coordinator is the regiment's highest functional representative in the IT area and is part of G6, which consists of the communications chief (G6 chief), signals protection chief, and IT coordinator. In your role as an IT coordinator, your main area of work is to lead, coordinate, and administer the IT area, fixed and mobile telephony at the regiment. In the team, everyone needs to contribute within all areas of responsibility in G6, so you will gradually receive training in the team's other areas. There are great opportunities for internal training.

Main Responsibilities for the Position:

• Functionally lead the IT area within K 3.
• Coordinate K 3's IT needs with the Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit (FMTIS), which is the Armed Forces' internal IT and telephony provider.
• Maintain documentation related to IT operations at the regiment, ensuring that rules and guidelines regarding the IT area are followed.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of new IT systems at K 3.
• Manage access administration, license, and software management.
• Identify needs for and coordinate IT training.
• Maintain and administer the regiment's needs for telephony and satellite communication services with FMTIS.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• IT education at least at the high school level or relevant work experience or knowledge and skills that the employer finds equivalent.
• Good skills in planning and administering permissions in Windows (Active Directory, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
• Driving license B (manual transmission).
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing (Swedish and English).

Personal Qualities

The position of IT coordinator requires you to be analytical and able to work in a structured manner. You have good initiative, process understanding, and the ability to maintain and drive processes for the function's and regiment's development. We prefer that you can work independently but also value collaboration within the team and with other colleagues.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in qualified IT work.
• Current or previous employment within the Armed Forces.
• Experience with the Armed Forces' administrative support systems.
• Completed military service.
• University education in the IT field.

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

Other

Employment type: Civil position. Permanent employment. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period if you are not already employed within the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Karlsborg

Start date: Quarter 2 of 2026, or as agreed.

Inquiries about the Position

Administrator Johan Netterström, Communications Chief K 3

0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

Information about the Recruitment Process

Carl-Olov Lannemyr, HR Generalist K 3

0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

Union Representatives

SACO, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

SEKO, Jon Sjöberg, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

OFR/O, [email protected]

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-01-19. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Also attach grades and certificates that support your qualifications and competencies.

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

The Life Regiment Hussars, K 3, has fast and powerful units and a long experience in the intelligence field. K 3 trains a ranger battalion and an intelligence battalion. The ranger battalion is a unit with high mobility that should be able to be the first on site during an operation. The intelligence battalion delivers intelligence by using advanced technology, personnel on the ground, and unmanned aerial vehicles (RPAS).

At K 3, there is also the Armed Forces' survival school and the Aviation Unit, which is responsible for remotely operated flight systems and military parachuting. There are also support functions such as the Garrison Unit and the Logistics Unit. Please read more on this page.

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

In the 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. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check 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 a wartime position. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.