Network 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 and technical competence? Are you a skilled network technician who enjoys varied tasks and working with complex technical solutions? Then you are the one we are looking for!

Main Responsibilities

As a network technician, you will work with the operation, management, and development of network infrastructure with high demands on availability and IT security. This involves a wide range of network-related tasks, including configuration and troubleshooting of environments consisting of firewalls, routers, switches, and encryption. Revising technical documentation and reporting and documenting ongoing and completed work is seen as a natural part of the job. You will play an important role in ensuring a well-functioning and updated IT environment together with your colleagues.

We Offer You

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers 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:

• Professional development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals.
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, with reimbursement for training clothes and entry fees.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the possibility to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

Qualifications

You should have:

• At least a high school education with a focus on IT/Technology and/or equivalent experience.
• Current and relevant knowledge of switches, routers, and network protocols.
• Good knowledge and understanding of networks and IT infrastructure.
• Good ability to communicate verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English.
• Swedish citizenship.
• Driver's license at least class B.

Meritorious

• Good knowledge of Cisco's networking products.
• Certification in Cisco networking (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
• Knowledge of IT security and access control.
• Knowledge of encryption and certificates.
• Knowledge of logging solutions and monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and VMware.

Personal Qualities

You are a structured person who gets the job done without compromising quality. We see that you are 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.

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.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Other Information

The position is a civilian role, full-time, permanent, and begins with a 6-month probationary period. The location is Stockholm, with immediate start or according to agreement. Some travel is included in the job.

We welcome your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-01-06. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. Any questions regarding the recruitment process can be emailed to HR-generalist Stina Bengtsson at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

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 screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a wartime position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and 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.