Future Challenges and Threats

Future challenges and threats place new demands on us, which means that the Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing transformation and growth. Do you want to be one of us working for a stronger defense of Sweden?

We offer you an exciting and varied job in a field that is in constant growth. Here you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute to a safe and modern state operation.

About the Organization

FMTIS has a collective responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Armed Forces' technical command support systems. The systems support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. Our responsibility encompasses the entire chain, from facilities and transmission and carrier networks to applications, servers, computers, and sensor systems. The work is conducted at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

The systems unit is responsible for the management of technology and equipment in the Armed Forces' fixed command support systems, technical and infrastructural design, and architecture of the joint defense information infrastructure. The systems unit consists of a unit management, staff, and four departments totaling approximately 200 employees distributed across about 15 locations in Sweden.

Main Responsibilities as a Systems Engineer (Civil Service)

The work as a systems engineer involves technical management of various types of communication systems such as IP networks, the Armed Forces' telephone network, radio links, Satcom, etc.

We are looking for someone who wants to work on being the cohesive force for the overall planning, direction, and follow-up of the management of technical systems.

• Lead and/or participate in meetings with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, representatives from the industry, etc.
• Participate in the entire lifecycle of the system from development, implementation to decommissioning with a focus on maintaining functionality over time.
• Plan, budget, order, and follow up on preventive maintenance.
• Propose improvements and in some cases implement modifications and upgrades.
• Review maintenance documentation.

The main task is not to work directly with technology but to focus on the management of the administration and the resources available within the organization. You must have technical understanding and basic technical competence to guide specialists with deep technical expertise to use their knowledge in the right direction.

We Offer You the Following

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals.
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, at our own training facilities or where we have agreements.
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB.
• Opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent competence in (one or more of) IT/IP networks/Radiotechnology/Telecom/Telecommunications/Project Management.
• Experience in development and/or management work within IT/Telecom or equivalent.
• Driving license B.

DESIRABLE

In descending order of priority

• Experience from work within the defense sector (in the Armed Forces or for the Armed Forces) for at least 5 years.
• Experience of/from the Armed Forces' telephone network or national telecom operator.
• Experience of IP networks.
• Experience of radio links and/or frequency and time systems.
• Language skills in technical English.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with security products such as firewalls and cryptosystems.
• Experience with Satcom.
• Experience in budgeting.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is engaged and service-oriented, has an easy time making contact with people, and has a good ability to express themselves verbally and in writing. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and personal responsibility. You have good administrative skills.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

The employment is a civil permanent position with a 6-month probationary period.
Work location: Karlskrona
Start as soon as possible or by agreement.

Information about the Position or Recruitment Process

Recruiting manager:
Section manager Kimmo Yliniemi

Union representatives
SACO Agneta Landqvist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/O Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard: 019-39 35 00, (Switchboard)

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-09. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the above qualifications and desirable qualities, as well as why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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, all 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 check with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in a military position 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 hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.