DevOps at Cyber Defense Unit (1.CFF)

The Cyber Defense Unit (1.CFF) is part of the Swedish 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 sophisticated adversaries possess 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 a key player in defending Sweden and strengthening our overall capability in the cyber domain.

Main Responsibilities

As a DevOps at our unit, you will belong to our section that works with systems and management. The section is responsible for providing IT support to the various cyber defense units. You will perform standard DevOps tasks in a careful and qualitative manner across different environments. In this role, you will be involved in the entire development chain – from needs assessment to testing and maintaining systems.

What We Offer You

• Time, opportunity, and tools to deliver results in your tasks.
• An annual training plan that you have significant influence over, to deepen your competence.
• Competent and driven colleagues working towards a common goal.
• Opportunity to train up to 3 hours a week during working hours. For us, training is a work task.
• Work is conducted on-site, but we place a lot of focus on ensuring you have a good balance between work and private life, with opportunities for flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• DevOps
• IT education or equivalent work experience
• Linux competence
• Driver's license (B)
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in IT security and/or cybersecurity

Personal Attributes

To thrive in a DevOps role with us, you should be someone who can prioritize, coordinate, and communicate effectively. You should be comfortable taking initiative and working independently while also enjoying teamwork. We also see that you are a problem solver who works meticulously and is well aware of goals and quality standards, and that you live up to these. Great emphasis will be placed on personal attributes.

Other Requirements

You should not disclose that you have applied for a position at the Cyber Defense Unit (1.CFF) 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. The position has combat status, which means you must be able to handle and use weapons. This training will be provided by 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, with a 6-month probationary period applicable for those who are not currently 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])

We welcome your application by February 1st. 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 “2605” 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.