Systems Engineer in IT Security

Do you want to take the next step in your career or be part of something bigger and value contributing to a safer and better society/Sweden with who you are and what you do? Are you driven to work with development, management, and technical problem-solving? Then you are welcome to apply for the position of Systems Engineer in IT Security at the Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command (FMTIS) in Örebro.

About the Organization

The Systems Unit at FMTIS operates at several locations across the country, responsible for technical change management during renovations in the Armed Forces' telecommunications network and management of the Armed Forces' IT infrastructure. In the Infrastructure Department where the position is located, we manage cross-system IT infrastructure that is crucial for the Armed Forces' operations. Our task includes working with change management and further development in the areas of local networks, data center solutions, IT security, and client and server solutions. The department's employees also act as technical specialists in these areas. We offer a professional environment where you have opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. Here, we work together to solve complex challenges, focusing on innovation and high quality.

Main Responsibilities

The team's main task is to provide systems that protect the Armed Forces against various forms of advanced IT attacks. The tasks include everything from system development, procurement, and adaptation of both hardware and software components. The work involves designing and developing entirely new systems, as well as managing and maintaining existing systems.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Academic education in IT or work experience deemed equivalent by the employer in combination with relevant work experience
• Practical experience working with firewalls, switches, and load balancers
• Ability to demonstrate good knowledge of secure data communication
• Experience in programming with languages such as C++, Java, or Python
• Familiarity with working in Linux-based environments
• Experience with version control using Git
• Good ability to express oneself in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Driving license B (manual)

Personal Qualities

To thrive in this role, you need to have a passionate interest in IT security and a constant desire to learn more. You need to be solution-oriented and a team player who takes responsibility for both the big picture and the details, both independently and in a team. As a person, you are confident in yourself, have good judgment, and adapt while maintaining your own integrity. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience with scripting and automation
• Experience in installation and configuration of servers
• Experience with network infrastructure with requirements for availability and IT security
• Experience with various security products for network monitoring

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se)

Other Information

Employment type: permanent. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: full-time.
Work location: Örebro.
Civil position.
Travel may occur in the position.
Start date: as soon as possible.

Inquiries about the Position

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Jonna Öström at 010-82 00 000 (switchboard).

Information about the Recruitment Process

For inquiries regarding employment conditions, contact Ann-Christine Eriksson at 010-82 00 000 (switchboard).

Union Representatives

SACO Agneta Landquist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
OFR/O Heikki Videll
SEKO Matz Felix
All can be reached via the switchboard at 010-82 00 000.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-06. Your application should include a CV, answers to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining 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 Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, 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. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
With employment comes 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 personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.