Data Hall Technician at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to contribute your knowledge to an important societal mission? Do you want to work in a workplace characterized by high camaraderie while being curious to learn more? Are you a skilled technician who enjoys varied tasks and working with complex technical solutions? Then you are the one we are looking for!

Main Responsibilities

In the role of a data hall technician, you will work on the maintenance and development of our data halls. The role involves varied tasks, including assembling and disassembling hardware as well as troubleshooting various components within a data hall. The work is physical, and part of the job involves change management on existing installations based on orders from various IT departments. For us, orderliness and a developed environment are as important as a clean data hall. We work closely with our customers and together with other teams to ensure good delivery. Documenting our tasks is incredibly important to us, and we see it as a natural part of the job. You play a crucial role in ensuring a well-functioning IT environment together with your colleagues.

We Offer You

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity, as well as high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes 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 additional pension contributions.

Qualifications

You who are applying should have:

• At least a high school education with a focus on Electrical/Energy/Telecommunications or equivalent knowledge assessed as comparable by the Swedish Armed Forces.
• At least 2 years of work experience in Electrical/Telecommunications/IT technology.
• Good ability to communicate verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English.
• Swedish citizenship.
• Driver's license, at least class B.

Meritorious

• Additional education in the IT field.
• Holds certifications or authorizations in Electrical/Telecommunications.
• Completed military service with a focus on Electrical/Telecommunications.
• Good knowledge of IT hardware.
• Experience working in IT environments.
• Good knowledge of data communication with TCP/IP.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, you need to be meticulous, structured, and orderly. Quality is a key word for us. We see you as a team player who collaborates well with your colleagues but also has the ability to work independently and prioritize your tasks. It is important that you have a positive demeanor and an interest in learning new things and developing. In this role, high integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information are crucial. At times, the workload can be intense, which means you should be resilient to stress and able to shift focus, collaborate, and tackle problems in a structured manner even under such conditions. Personal suitability will be given great importance.

Other

The position is a civilian role, full-time, permanent, and begins with a 6-month probationary period. The work location is Örebro, with immediate start or by agreement. Some travel is included in the job. On-call duty may be relevant for the position.

Welcome with your application by January 11, 2026. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter. For questions about the recruitment process, contact HR generalist Stina Bengtsson at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

The Swedish Armed Forces values the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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 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 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 class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails 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 personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.