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Are you someone who enjoys getting things rolling – both in the network and in the server room? At Generic, you will become a key person in an engaged operations team that keeps some of Sweden's most business-critical environments in top shape. Here, you get to combine practical work in data centers with technically advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and network operations. Generic is looking for someone who values freedom with responsibility, appreciates structure, and enjoys the feeling of solving problems that truly make a difference – every day.

Job Information

Professionals Nord is seeking an operations technician in data and network on behalf of Generic. This position is a direct recruitment, which means that the recruitment process is conducted by Professionals Nord and you will be employed directly by Generic.

This recruitment process is handled by Professionals Nord, and Generic's request is that all questions regarding the position go to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

You are offered

Societal-critical technology that saves lives — putting people first at Generic!
Generic combines responsible engineering with a flat, fast-acting organization. At Generic, you will see the results of your work, take ownership, and develop.

Generic is a team where everyone gets to be heard. They value open discussions, straightforward feedback, and the winning of ideas. Decisions are made close to the problem. You have the mandate to act and influence. Work with both existing infrastructure and new system and cloud projects.

The entire company gathers twice a year to build culture and enjoy each other's company. Generic believes it is important and smart for everyone to know each other!

Job Responsibilities
As an operations technician in network and data centers, you will be an important part of Generic's team and responsible for operations in a business-critical IT environment. You will work practically with cabling, racking, and hardware, as well as technically with networks, firewalls, and servers. The role includes monitoring, troubleshooting, change management, documentation, and security, as well as on-call duty according to schedule and support for colleagues and customer service as needed.

The job responsibilities include:

• Daily operations & troubleshooting in networks/firewalls/servers.
• Configuration work (switches, routers, firewalls, VPN), platform patching, and hardware lifecycle.
• Monitoring & incidents: alert analysis, clear reporting.
• Change management: runbooks and risk/rollback planning.
• Security & compliance: access control, baseline hygiene, ISO 27001.
• Collaboration: close cooperation with operations colleagues and development; customer contact may occur.
• Third-line support for customer service in more complex cases.

You will be based at one of Generic's operations offices or data centers, where you have access to technical equipment, collegial support, and an environment characterized by collaboration and quality. You will report to and work closely with Generic's CTO Fredrik.

We are looking for someone who:
We believe that your personal qualities are crucial for how well you will thrive in the role at Generic. We are looking for a self-driven and practical person who enjoys a technical and dynamic environment. You are structured and methodical in your work, especially when troubleshooting, and document clearly and accurately.

You are comfortable in terminal and data center environments and can communicate clearly with both technicians and non-technicians, in Swedish and English.

You have analytical skills, take initiative, and are used to quickly prioritizing and acting in incidents or operational issues. Experience working under pressure or in on-call situations is an advantage.

Expected experience for the position:

• Network/Cisco: switching/routing, VLAN, BGP/OSPF, basic QoS.
• Firewalls/VPN: policy/ACL, NAT, basic IPS/IDS, IPsec/SSL-VPN.
• Linux: network services, logs, package management.
• Windows Server: basic AD, RDP, updates, and basic configuration.
• Data center: cabling, fiber/patch, rack/rails, physical troubleshooting.
• Monitoring & logging: syslog/ELK, runbooks.
• On-call experience: used to being first on the ball, triaging, and escalating.

Preferred experience

• Firewall products: e.g. Fortinet/WatchGuard.
• Automation: Ansible/Bash/Python for network/OS tasks.
• Virtualization: Kubernetes, containers, VMware.
• Experience from telecom/CPaaS and environments with high data integrity requirements.

Requirements for the position:

• Good communication skills in Swedish and English.

START: Immediate
SCOPE: Full-time

CITY: Boden
SELECTION: Ongoing
CONTACT: Alma Jonsson / [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Apply for the position by clicking on “apply for the job” below. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may have proceeded with candidates before the ad is closed. If you wish, you can also create a user and upload your CV and cover letter. Unfortunately, we do not accept applications via email, but if you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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