Junior IT Technician at 2.Cyber Defense Unit

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

At 2.Cyber Defense Unit, you have the opportunity to work in a committed 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 meet 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 has a strong focus on ensuring that those who work with us enjoy their work and have the opportunity to utilize their skills.

Main Responsibilities

As a junior IT technician, you will belong to the operational organization of the 2.Cyber Defense Unit. The operational organization is responsible for the unit's operation of IT and communication systems through management, coordination, as well as monitoring and further development of operations and maintenance. In your daily work, you will serve as first- & second line support for the unit's established systems.

Tasks include, for example, establishing client equipment, operating and monitoring servers and networks, as well as racking network and server hardware. In addition to these tasks, operations ensure that the unit's IT systems meet current security requirements with a high degree of availability, plan for security-enhancing measures for the unit's IT systems, and analyze operational statistics to develop the business. As part of your work, you will also collaborate closely with other colleagues within the unit and other stakeholders regarding operations, maintenance, and projects.

As a junior IT technician, you will work with maintenance and administration of IT environments that have both open and classified information. You will register, update, and document information in our support systems. The work also includes operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both hardware and software. The position may also involve assisting as an individual IT technician to a team during operations, incidents, and specific systems both in the office and in the field. Heavy lifting may occur in the position.

Competence Requirements

• High school education with a focus on IT/Data or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience in IT
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form
• Driver's license (B)

Meritorious

• Experience in server operations, network operations, or automation of IT systems
• Documented knowledge of enterprise products in client, network, or server hardware
• Experience with the Armed Forces' signal protection systems
• Military driver's license
• Experience in automation/scripting
• Virtualization

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 varied workdays and are flexible.

What We Can Offer You

• An important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security daily
• Time, opportunity, and tools to solve assigned tasks
• Competence development in the field
• Training 3 hours a week during working hours
• Strong focus on a good balance between work and private life

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position at 2.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 comes with a national and international duty to serve. The position has combat status, which means that you must be able to handle and use weapons. You will receive this training with us. A security clearance 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: Linköping

Start date: By agreement

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact us at: [email protected]

Welcome to submit your application by January 25. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter describing how you meet our requested requirements. Applications should be sent to: [email protected], reference 2620 in your application.

Note! The application instructions below are incorrect; use the email above.

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 prior to 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 personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.