Security Manager at Swedec

Do you want a meaningful job where you make a difference for Sweden's defense capability? Swedec is now looking for a security manager who wants to contribute to developing and strengthening security efforts. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence, develop, and drive security protection work in close collaboration with management and operations.

The Total Defense Ammunition and Mine Clearance Center (Swedec) is part of the Armed Forces and is a national competence center for ammunition and mine clearance operations on land as well as military search services. Our operations are central to Sweden's defense, and we strive to meet every threat and overcome every challenge. Through training, development, and operational efforts, we create conditions for a stronger defense and a safer society.

As a security manager, you will belong to the Swedec staff and report directly to the chief of staff. The security manager is responsible for security services and reports to C Swedec regarding security services. The security manager leads, coordinates, develops, and follows up on security protection efforts. The role combines independent work with collaboration in projects and close management, providing both variety and influence in daily work. As a security manager, you will be responsible for two employees.

Main Responsibilities

• Document security protection activities.
• Support managers at Swedec regarding security issues.
• Follow up and share the current security threat picture.
• Conduct protection and security discussions.
• Coordinate work with Swedec security protection analysis.
• Develop routines and instructions within security services.
• Ensure that security reporting is handled according to applicable regulations.
• Lead, coordinate, develop, and follow up on IT security efforts.

Requirements:

• Approved professional officer examination.
• Documented experience or education in security services or experience/education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Very good computer skills.
• Driver's license B.

Personal Qualities:

To succeed in this role, you should be analytical, action-oriented, and confident in your leadership. You take responsibility for both individual and shared goals, support employees, and create conditions for the development of security work. You have high integrity and the ability to plan and execute work in the short and long term. Social competence, pedagogical ability, and engagement in developing the organization are crucial.

Meritorious:

• Approved security manager training in the Armed Forces.
• Approved IT security manager training in the Armed Forces.
• Experience working with ISUS.
• Experience working in staff.
• Experience working as a manager.

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' value foundation 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

Employment type: permanent, the Armed Forces applies a 6-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time
Workplace: Eksjö
Start date: By agreement
Salary: individual salary setting applies
The position is a military appointment

For inquiries about the position, contact: Chief of Staff Tomas Titus, reachable via switchboard, 0381-180 00
For information about the recruitment process, contact: Frida Bunnstad, reachable via switchboard, 0381-180 00

Union representatives, reachable via switchboard, 0381-180 00
Defense Union: Marie Gustafsson
SACO: Sofie Bergkvist
SEKO: Matz Felix
Officers' Union: Robert Lindberg Vikström

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-15. Your application should include a CV, certificates that strengthen your qualifications, and a motivation for why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Total Defense Ammunition and Mine Clearance Center – Swedec is Sweden's competence center for national and international tasks within ammunition and mine clearance. Our main mission is to operate within total defense, focusing on training, development, and intelligence. Read more about Swedec here.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

An employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

With the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.