IT Trainee Program at the Swedish Tax Agency

As a trainee with us, you will help build IT infrastructure that is part of the foundation for a functioning society.

We are looking for recent graduates who want to develop together with us. We create opportunities and conditions – the rest is up to you. Join us in making society possible!

About the Job

As a trainee in system development, you will be part of one of our agile development teams from day one. In close collaboration with the business, the teams deliver finished solutions that simplify life for millions of individuals and companies. Our systems contribute to a well-functioning society by creating conditions for taxation, population registration, democratic elections, crime fighting, and international cooperation.

The Swedish Tax Agency's IT trainee program is now in its fifth year, and we are planning for the next start where we want to hire up to 20 trainees in 3 different locations. During the program, you will gain knowledge about the Swedish Tax Agency's operations and build on your experience. You will have an individual development plan that is followed up and revised during the program period so that you can create the best setup based on your conditions and the needs of the organization. You will have an experienced mentor as support and sounding board. The trainee program lasts for 12 months, and your daily routine consists of practical work, training, theme days, and workshops, alongside working in the team. The program's structure is carefully designed to give you the best start to your career. Of course, the program begins with a kick-off.

As a trainee, you will work with the penetration testing team to develop the agency's strategic IT security work. You will collaborate with others in the group to ensure that we as an agency have a well-functioning and continuously adapted IT security capability. You will plan, execute, and document security reviews, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans. In addition, you will also participate in developing and using internal tools, methods, and attack scenarios.

As a trainee, you will use your problem-solving skills to secure systems that facilitate everyday life for many. In our large IT department with nearly 1500 colleagues, you have the opportunity to develop while contributing to societal benefit. You have flexible working hours, and it is a given for us that you should have a balance between work and leisure.

The IT department at the Swedish Tax Agency actively works to promote an inclusive workplace characterized by equality and diversity, where all employees have equal opportunities to contribute and develop. Read more at Work with IT with us (https://skatteverket.se/medarbetarpolicy).

You belong to technical IT security, the IT security unit, IT department, located in Sundbyberg.

About You

To do a good job and thrive with us at the Swedish Tax Agency, you need to be attentive, think innovatively, and take responsibility. You should also live up to our employee policy (https://skatteverket.se/medarbetarpolicy).

In this job, you should:

• be a team player and ensure both the group's and your own performance
• be able to analyze information flows, see connections, patterns, and make delimitations
• have the ability and willingness to learn new things and to be able to rethink when necessary
• be curious, enjoy challenges, and have the ability to drive your own and the organization's development forward
• express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and communicate in an engaging manner.

You should also have:

• a current or recently completed education in IT (at least 180 credits) from a university or college with graduation from 2024 or later, but no later than August 2026
• experience with Linux-based operating systems

Good to Know

The employment is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period.

Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security review with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment. For some of our tasks in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

At https://skatteverket.se/jobb (https://skatteverket.se/jobb), you can read about our societal role, the benefits of working with us, and how to apply for our jobs.

When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment processes, so you should not attach one to your application.

Welcome with your application!

The Swedish Tax Agency has a societal role. Our work affects all individuals and businesses, and through our mission, we contribute to a well-functioning society. Our development is customer-driven, and we collaborate with others to create effective solutions. Together we make society possible.