Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Data Center Technician Infrastructure, permanent

based in Norrköping

If you are passionate about translating the needs of the business into technical solutions, this could be exactly what you are looking for! Here you will have the chance to help our exciting core operations with the best technical conditions to, for example, perform hydrographic surveys, process and visualize large data sets, navigate at sea, manage nautical information, and monitor vessel traffic. Sweden's most beautiful workplace is in the midst of a renewal journey where IT and digitalization are very central. Our vision is set high; we aim to become Sweden's most developing IT department!

Responsibilities
You will belong to the Swedish Maritime Administration's IT department, which currently consists of about 100 employees. In the IT department, we work closely with each other and the business both physically and digitally. We have the opportunity to work remotely a few days a week while also valuing physical meetings when needed. Close collaboration creates conditions for quick decision-making and smooth cooperation between different roles and departments. The working method is agile, which allows room to contribute new ideas that create both user value and IT benefits throughout the entire lifecycle of IT services. You will work in a unit that has overall responsibility, which means both maintenance (upgrading and further development) and new development or procurement of services within some business areas. The services are both
purchased and self-developed, and there are many integrations in between.

As a Data Center Technician at the Swedish Maritime Administration, you will be responsible together with your agile team for the operation of the server room, hardware, storage, and backup as well as the virtualization platform. Your tasks include:
•    Installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Swedish Maritime Administration's server environment to ensure a stable and secure operating environment
•    Implementing container-based technologies and tools as well as automating deployment processes
•    Identifying and resolving issues while continuously optimizing performance and resource utilization
•    Ensuring that the server environments comply with the required security standards
•    Monitoring developments and participating in development and change projects where you contribute technical expertise to further develop and implement new solutions that support the future needs of the business.

Who are you?
To be considered for and succeed in the role of Data Center Technician, you need to have:
•    An academic degree in IT or several years of experience in the IT field that is deemed equivalent.
•    Experience in similar roles and responsibilities in large and complex environments
•    Good knowledge of HyperV and VMWare
•    Experience in IT and information security
•    Experience with automation tools and scripting
•    Several years of experience in the IT field, including at least five (5) years in the data center area.
•    Basic knowledge of networks
•    Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing

It is an advantage if you have experience with:
•    Linux/Unix/Windows-based systems
•    Docker and Kubernetes
•    VCF

We place great importance on your personal qualities. To be able to take responsibility for the technical aspects of the unit, we are looking for someone who, in addition to technical competence, has good analytical skills and is solution-oriented. We are a team that works together and helps each other with our deliveries, so it is important that you enjoy collaborating, and that you are social, unpretentious, helpful, and willing to share your knowledge. It is also important that you have a delivery focus and can drive work forward, both independently and together with others.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing authority within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life; for example, there may be the possibility of individual agreements for remote work a few days a week. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state’s value foundation, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment is for a permanent position and is intended to be filled by spring 2026.
Interviews will be held on-site or digitally in weeks 11-13.

The Swedish Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period.
The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer.

Inquiries:
Manager Pär-Otto Löfgren 010-478 53 33 or [email protected]

Union representatives: 
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all of whom can be reached via our switchboard at 0771–630000.

Application:
Register your application by February 25, 2026.
Diary number: 26-00882

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