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Career Opportunity in the Swedish Armed Forces - Linux/UNIX System Technician

Försvarsmakten

Västmanlands län, Arboga

Previous experience is desired

28 days left
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Welcome to apply for a position with us and have the opportunity to make a real difference.

The Position:

The team's responsibility is the operation and maintenance of the Swedish Armed Forces' Linux/UNIX systems, and we need to expand as we grow due to the global situation and transition consultants to permanent staff.

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is driven, curious, and takes responsibility. You have a desire to learn new things, are proactive and structured. Of course, you have a cheerful demeanor and contribute to a positive work environment. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Main Responsibilities:

The position involves working with incident management, simpler change requests, and troubleshooting in the area. Documentation is also a given task. There are great opportunities to advance to system technician.

Qualifications:

  • Higher education with a focus on IT/data or equivalent experience is required
  • Experience with installation/operation/maintenance and troubleshooting of Linux/UNIX
  • Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
  • Driving license B is required.

Meritorious:

  • Installation/operation/maintenance/troubleshooting of medium-sized Linux environments
  • Virtualization
  • Clustered environments
  • Shell scripting, Python scripting

We Offer:

  • An opportunity to work with critical IT in an organization where your contribution makes a difference.
  • A dynamic work environment with engaged colleagues.
  • Professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Health and wellness is a natural part of our everyday life, and you get 3 hours of training during work hours each week
  • You have the option for flexible hours and, depending on your age, you receive 28-35 vacation days
  • Secure employment conditions according to state agreements.

Inquiries

Inquiries about the position can be made to Therese Andersson (recruiting manager) or Peter Carlsson (department manager), 0589-40 400 (switchboard).

Scope, Location, Start Date, etc.

Permanent employment, full-time (six months probationary period applies). Start date by agreement. Place of employment is Arboga. On-call duty and work at other locations may be included in the position.

Applications

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish 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. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security check with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcomed.

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