Intelligence Officer to S2 at Cyber Defense Unit

The Cyber Defense Unit (1.CFF) is part of the Armed Forces' capability for armed combat in the cyber domain. We defend the Armed Forces' command support systems through both proactive reconnaissance activities and reactive management of IT security incidents. Our dimensioned adversaries have significant resources and high competence, which places high demands on us to protect the systems. As the unit's operations involve handling live missions, you will be an important player in defending Sweden and strengthening our overall capability in the cyber domain.

We are currently seeking an intelligence officer for S2 with experience in intelligence services and an interest in information technology, as well as a desire to serve at the forefront of the Armed Forces' technical capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

As an intelligence officer at S2, you will be involved in developing and shaping the intelligence service at the unit. You will be part of the command group along with other section leaders. Since the unit as a whole is under development, this means that in your role as section leader S2, you will play an important role in contributing wise thoughts and new perspectives to the operations. In addition to developing the section itself, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with planning, management, and production of intelligence at the unit.
• Planning and following up the unit's missions together with operations leaders.
• Collaborating within the intelligence function in cyber defense.

What We Offer You

We can offer you meaningful tasks and a higher purpose in being part of the total defense family and defending Sweden. The opportunity to broaden your competence both within your own area and for the unit as a whole. You will be given the space to solve the assigned tasks to the level required and spend the time needed to solve your tasks in the best way. A workplace characterized by a family feel, community, and strong trust in the employee and their competence.

• Time, opportunity, and tools to deliver results in your tasks.
• An annual training plan that you have a significant influence over, to deepen your competence.
• Competent and driven colleagues working towards a common goal.
• The opportunity to train up to 3 hours a week during working hours. With us, training is a work task.
• The work takes place on-site, but we focus heavily on ensuring you have a good balance between work and private life, where you have the opportunity for flexible working hours.

Competence Requirements

• Officer (OF/SO)
• Professional experience in intelligence services within the Armed Forces.
• Intelligence training equivalent to Grunder Und (FMUndSäkC)
• Driving license B
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form

Desirable Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in IT security, data communication, information or management systems.
• An understanding of data systems and networks as well as a technical interest.
• Experience in staff work at least at the tactical level.
• Experience in intelligence management.

Personal Qualities

To thrive in a role as an intelligence officer with us, you should be someone who takes responsibility for your own tasks, is open to change, and enjoys shaping your own work. Furthermore, we see that you are accustomed to taking your own initiatives and thrive in doing so. In connection with this, you have good qualities to both structure and organize your work, which contributes to good opportunities for prioritization. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position at 1.Cyber Defense Unit to anyone other than those directly involved. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions within the unit that are subject to confidentiality.

For employment with the Armed Forces, Swedish citizenship is required. Employment entails national and international duty to serve.

A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to 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.
Location: Enköping
Start date: By agreement.

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We welcome your application no later than January 18. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter describing how you meet our requested requirements.
Applications should be sent to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), indicating reference “2602” in your application.

Note: The application instructions below are incorrect; please use the email as per the instructions above.

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