Technical Manager at 2nd Cyber Defense Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey.

At the 2nd Cyber Defense Unit, you will have the opportunity to work in a dedicated and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. Cyber defense is an integral part of the military defense that must be able to meet an armed attack. To face the most qualified adversaries, it is necessary for the cyber defense's equipment and methods to be at the forefront of technology and research. Our employees belong to Sweden's cutting edge in Cyber Defense, and the unit places great emphasis on ensuring that those who work with us enjoy their work and can utilize their skills.

Main Responsibilities

As a technical manager at the 2nd Cyber Defense Unit, you will be part of the unit's logistics group and responsible for ensuring that both preventive and corrective maintenance is carried out on the unit's equipment. You will also be responsible for modifications according to current regulations and ensuring that the technical status is secure so that the equipment is safe to use. You will be involved in commissioning new equipment and training new personnel. As a technical manager, you play an important role in the group responsible for the logistics supply of a growing unit. We also expect you to help develop both the team and the operations. You need to be prepared for a varying pace of work as rapid changes can often occur. The logistics group has close cohesion with other functions within the unit and supports them in their various operations.

Qualifications

• Technical officer
• Previous experience working as a technical manager
• Approved high school education
• Driver's license for manual transmission
• Good communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Meritorious

• Driving license for C*
• Forklift license
• Experience with the Armed Forces' operations, equipment, and material processes
• Completed military service

Personal Qualities

We see that you, as a person, have a high security awareness, are structured and responsible. You dare to take your own initiatives, are unpretentious, and have good collaboration skills. You enjoy varying workdays and are flexible. Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities.

What We Offer You

An important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security. The opportunity to work in an environment that is at the absolute forefront. Within the Armed Forces' cyber defense, you will be offered continuous professional development so that you can further develop in your role and have the conditions necessary for you to succeed in your mission. A workplace characterized by strong community and a great focus on the balance between work and private life. The opportunity to train up to 3 hours a week during working hours.

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position at the 2nd Cyber Defense Unit to anyone other than those directly involved. The reason we ask you to be discreet with the information is that there are positions within the unit that are subject to confidentiality. For employment with the Armed Forces, Swedish citizenship is required. With employment comes a national and international obligation to serve. The position has combat status, which means that you must be able to handle and use weapons. This training will be provided by us. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment. The selection process will be supplemented with psychological tests.

Employment type: Permanent employment, a 6-month probationary period applies for those who are currently not employed within the Armed Forces. Place of employment: Linköping. Start date: By agreement. If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact us at: [email protected]. Please submit your application by January 8. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter describing how you meet our requested requirements. Applications should be sent to: [email protected], quoting reference 2605 in your application.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The 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 comes with 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 cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.