Cyber Defense Unit is looking for a Technical Manager

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.

Main Responsibilities

As a technical manager, you will belong to the staff. You will plan and lead the technical service and coordinate collaboration within your area of responsibility. The work is carried out in close connection with, and often as part of, the unit's operational leadership. Other tasks include executing orders, further developing your own function, and providing support to other functions. Personal training and skills development are a natural part of the job since the work area is both knowledge-intensive and constantly changing.

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. Opportunity to broaden your skills both within your own area and for the unit as a whole. You are given the space to solve the assigned tasks to the level required and to spend the time needed to solve your tasks in the best way. A workplace characterized by a family feeling, community, and strong trust in employees and their competence.

• Time, opportunity, and tools to deliver results in your tasks.
• Annual training plan that you have a significant influence over, to deepen your skills.
• Competent and driven colleagues working towards a common goal.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Officer (OF/SO)
• Experience in technical service
• Driver's license B, C license is an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing

Meritorious

• Knowledge of and experience with the Armed Forces' logistics processes, maintenance systems, and organization.
• Good knowledge of material requirements and/or material systems.
• Work at command units or functional units in a company or battalion staff as a technical manager.
• Good knowledge of information and command systems.
• Experience working in the IT security field or cyber domain.

Personal Qualities

To thrive in a role as a technical manager with us, you should be self-driven and take responsibility for your tasks. You should be someone who enjoys working together with others and collaborating with your colleagues. We also see that you are a person who plans, organizes, and prioritizes your work effectively. Furthermore, we are looking for someone who has no issues adapting to changing circumstances and who sees opportunities in changes. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position with the 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 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: Enköping
Start date: By agreement.

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

Welcome to submit your application by January 25th. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter describing how you meet our requested requirements.
Applications should be sent to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), quoting reference “2603” in your application.

Note: The application instructions below are incorrect; please use the email as instructed 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, 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 entails 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 entails an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you progress in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.