Job Advertisement: Security Protection Specialist

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analyses. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

About the Position

In collaboration with colleagues in the security protection unit, you will support the agency in its security protection work. The work encompasses tasks within the entire security protection area.

Examples of tasks include:

• Administering permissions and access in access control systems
• Planning and conducting training in security protection
• Administering visit requests to Sweden and abroad (Request for Visit, RFV and Personnel Security Clearance, PSC)
• Handling incoming local security reports/security incidents
• Providing support to the organization in security protection matters
• Conducting security clearance interviews

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in operational and administrative security protection work
• Experience in providing active support and advice in security protection matters
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing, in both Swedish and English.
• Driver's license (B)

As a person, you have a high degree of personal maturity and a strong security awareness. You work in a structured manner and take responsibility for driving your tasks forward. To succeed in the role, you need to have good communication skills, be able to educate, and create understanding of security protection and information security. You enjoy working together with others and are service-oriented. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Meritorious

Relevant security protection training, for example within the Armed Forces, Corporate University, or via SSF. Experience working in the public sector with similar operations. Experience in some of the unit's areas of operation such as physical protection, technical surveillance, personnel security, signal protection, information security, or security-protected procurement.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you have the opportunity to work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and with civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work towards a good working environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: Work with us (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to help seek answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV via the application button by January 18th!

For more information about the position, please contact Johan Bäckström. Union representatives are Jon Grumer (Saco-S) and Magnus Lindström (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security clearance, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority where submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.