Operational IT Security 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.

Are you a technically skilled and solution-oriented IT security specialist who wants to work hands-on to protect critical systems in an agency where what you do can truly make a difference for Sweden's security? Then FOI could be your new workplace! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

We are looking for an operational IT security specialist who wants to work in a dynamic and technical environment with direct security measures, incident management, and threat detection. You will be part of a team of dedicated and experienced employees tasked with detecting, analyzing, responding to, and preventing security threats, becoming a key player in ensuring the security and integrity of our IT environment. As an operational IT security specialist, you will work hands-on to protect and strengthen our IT infrastructure. Your work will include both preventive and reactive measures to identify, analyze, and neutralize security threats. Some work will also be done in project form.

About the Unit

You will be part of the IT unit, which belongs to the Research Support department.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We see that you have:

• Post-secondary education in IT security, or extensive professional experience in IT security work.
• A strong interest in IT security issues and keeping up to date in the field.
• The ability and willingness to continuously improve working methods, processes, and methods.
• Very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Driving license B.

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have experience in any of the following:

• Logging
• Security protection analyses
• Regulatory compliance
• IT architecture
• Security work in larger organizations
• Private sector
• Experience in group leadership

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 among civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for 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's like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (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 be part of seeking answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV via the application button no later than February 1!

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Section Manager Daniel Åkerstedt. Union representatives are David Sundell (Saco-S) and Jonas Svefors (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the employment is placed in a security class, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Before the security screening, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

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

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.