Advisor in Cybersecurity Certification

The Cybersecurity Certification Inspection at the Legal and Security Department is looking for an advisor with experience in case handling and analysis who wants to help drive the work on cybersecurity certification forward. Do you want to work on tasks that ensure we contribute to making Sweden and the world safer? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

About the Position

In the role of international advisor, after initial training and learning about legislation and various certification schemes, you will work with legal and regulatory issues within the field of cybersecurity, focusing on the Cybersecurity Act and international arrangements for certification (e.g., CCRA and NATO). You will analyze and follow the development of EU law, international, and national regulations and handle cases within these areas of application. The work also includes participating in the supervision of control bodies and suppliers of certified products and services.

You will contribute to the development of certification schemes, standards, and technical specifications, as well as provide support in the interpretation of standards and technical assessments in supervisory matters, in close collaboration with technical experts. You will also participate in drafting regulations, technical advice, and guidelines, and you will also contribute to the development of the department's work processes and methods.

In this role, you will provide advice to the department's management and staff, contribute with analyses related to the organization's goals, and provide support in handling complaints. You will also support the department's management in matters concerning regulatory application, supervision, negotiations, and strategic issues. As the department is under development, the tasks may change over time.

The work is carried out in close collaboration within FMV and with national and international actors such as CCRA, NATO, the EU Commission, ENISA, and the Government Offices.

The position is based in Stockholm. Travel may occur both nationally and internationally.

About You

We are looking for someone with an academic background, preferably in law or political science, or other relevant education or equivalent competence acquired in another way that we assess as equivalent. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with experience from working, in collaboration with or as an employee of, a government agency or public administration. It is essential that you have relevant experience in case handling, analysis, and advisory roles. The position also requires a good ability to communicate in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

It is advantageous if you have experience from EU negotiations, EU cooperation, or experience from other international negotiation work or collaboration. We also view positively if you have experience in policy development or law within cybersecurity or IT, or another area relevant to the position. We would also like you to have experience in supervisory work or similar audit work.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone with strategic thinking, who considers the long-term significance and further consequences of actions and adapts their actions accordingly. You plan, structure, and prioritize your work effectively while being able to adapt to changing circumstances. You communicate clearly and engagingly with others, both in individual meetings and in larger groups, you are attentive and adapt to different situations. You have a good ability to understand complex linguistic materials, both spoken and written, and you produce your own documents of high quality.

FMV – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and committed colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality.

FMV is the national authority for cybersecurity certification according to the EU Cybersecurity Act. The Cybersecurity Certification Inspection (ICC) is a governmental function within FMV's department for cybersecurity and certification, which has the overall responsibility for coordinating supervision over control bodies and suppliers of certified information and communication technology (ICT) products, services, and processes and for collaborating with national and international actors in the field.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Competence development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Occupational pension and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to help develop the defense of the future? Welcome with your application by February 20, 2026.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish.
• In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask you not to send a cover letter or include a photo in your CV.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, competence, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Stefan Hållander, OFR/S Lena Sköld Gunnarsson, OFR/O Ann-Carol Wallgren Falk, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact the recruiting manager Mikaela Rosenlind via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact Anna Petersson at [email protected] for questions about the recruitment process.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period, and as an employee, you will be placed in a war position based on the needs of total defense. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.