Security Analyst at Uppsala University

The university offers a fascinating and historically rich yet modern working environment, with operations both in Uppsala and on Gotland.

International collaborations provide opportunities for travel and exchange of experiences. Many employees and students come from other countries, so English is an important language to master.

The Security Department at Uppsala University supports the rest of the organization in areas such as security protection, export control, information security, cybersecurity, fire safety, and campus security. The department has about 15 employees with various areas of expertise and interests, who together conduct training and information initiatives, work with risk management, investigation, auditing, development, and follow-up of security work. The Security Department operates reactively, proactively, and with quality assurance.

At the Security Department, we have broad expertise and a passionate interest in the field, and it is a department where you will have the opportunity to grow alongside your colleagues in a supportive and social environment. The work is characterized by great flexibility and freedom with responsibility. Within the department, we continuously work with employee-adapted competence development.

Job Responsibilities

As a security analyst, your tasks will include:

• Analytical work, such as leading the process of updating the authority's security protection analysis and risk and vulnerability analysis
• Process development, process management, advisory, handling, and internal training regarding security protection
• Risk management
• Compliance with regulations regarding dual-use civil products and military equipment within research activities
• Total defense and preparedness
• Monitoring the external environment and collaborating in these areas
• Compilation of decision-making materials

Qualifications

As an applicant for the role, we expect you to have:

• A relevant master's degree, for example in political science, peace and conflict studies, law, or other education and experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Good ability to express yourself verbally, in writing, and to give presentations in Swedish and English

As a person, we see that you have:

• Good ability to prioritize tasks, systematize information, place things in a larger context, and pedagogically describe complex events
• Good ability to work in a team, understand others' perspectives, and communicate in an international environment
• Good ability to take personal responsibility and deliver high-quality results

Desirable/meritorious

Documented experience of the tasks described above.

About the Employment

The employment is permanent (a probationary period may apply). The extent is full-time. Start date according to agreement. Place of employment: Uppsala

The position is classified in a security class and requires Swedish citizenship in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585). A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made.

The position may include serving as a duty officer (TiB). Uppsala University has a local collective agreement regarding readiness.

If you have protected personal data, references, or similar information that you consider to be sensitive, we recommend that you send your application marked with the advertisement's reference number by post to: Uppsala University, HR Department, HR Unit UFV, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala. Please note that your application will become a public document regardless of how it is sent, and only information covered by confidentiality under the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400) can be kept confidential in a future request for disclosure.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Security Manager Fredrik Blomqvist 018-471 35 01

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you will answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Welcome with your application by January 7, 2026, UFV-PA 2025/3910.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The employment may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment during security clearance is that the applicant is approved.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]