Chief IT Security Officer at Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must)

Do you want a meaningful job and contribute to a safer Sweden in an uncertain world? The changing global situation requires our defense to be strengthened, and the increased intelligence activities against Sweden and the Armed Forces are extensive. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) conducts defense intelligence operations and military intelligence and security services to support Swedish foreign, defense, and security policy, as well as for mapping external threats to Sweden.

Our Offer

As the Chief IT Security Officer at Must, you will work on developing IT security and information security within the framework of security protection. You will draft policies, regulations, and other rules within IT security. You will support the organization with accreditation, which includes preparing accreditation documentation and collaborating with other parts of Must. Supporting the organization in the development of security protection analyses and security plans is also part of the job. Furthermore, you will conduct periodic and ad-hoc controls based on applicable regulations for FM during overseas postings. You will stay updated on technological developments and follow our adversaries' methods and approaches to always stay one step ahead.

Who You Are

To succeed in this position, you need to be able to switch between long-term work and solving tasks with very short deadlines. A significant part of the work is done in collaboration with others, which places high demands on your ability to create and maintain good relationships. It is important that you have good judgment, a professional demeanor, and high integrity. Personal suitability will be given great importance.

Qualifications

• A relevant academic degree for the position, such as in cybersecurity or information security, systems science, or other education or experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Several years of professional experience as a Chief IT Security Officer or other experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish
• Good ability to understand and express yourself verbally and in writing in English
• Driver's license (B)

Meritorious

• Experience working with security protection
• Experience in managing information security work, e.g., leading information systems
• Experience working with the ISO 27000 series, NIST SP 800 series, or equivalent standards
• Experience in handling matters at a government agency, e.g., complex investigation cases
• Certifications in information security, such as CISSP, CISO, or CISM
• Previous service in the Armed Forces in a similar position
• Current and relevant experience working with the Armed Forces' or another authority's accreditation process

The qualifications listed above must be verifiable upon request through certificates, references, and work or selection tests.

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period
Start date: By agreement
Work location: Stockholm

For inquiries about the position or the recruitment process, contact: [email protected], please write “Chief IT Security Officer” in the subject line.

Union Representatives

Union representatives can be reached via [email protected]

We warmly welcome your application by 2026-01-11. Ongoing selection may occur. In your CV and cover letter, we would like you to describe how you meet our requested requirements and merits. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se

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

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Armed Forces' headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the government and the Armed Forces with qualified decision-making support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Armed Forces' security. Our vision is “A safer Sweden in an uncertain world.” Must is a knowledge organization and offers both exciting and important tasks for Sweden. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, such as political science, IT, economics, technology, mathematics, and HR.

A large part of Must's operations are classified, and we therefore ask you not to disclose that you have applied for a job at Must to anyone other than your closest contacts. Please read more about Must and our operations here.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, and both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

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

Employment with us entails 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 includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

Your application for employment must include a CV and a cover letter. If you proceed in the recruitment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.