Operations Engineer for FMTIS Command Support Unit in Uppsala

The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) has a collective responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of all command support systems within the Armed Forces.

FMTIS operates continuously in peace, crisis, and war, which means that the unit is always deployed both nationally and internationally.

The unit has more than 2000 employees spread across over 30 locations in the country.

Main Responsibilities

We are now looking for an operations engineer with an interest in working with IT spaces and infrastructure for our infrastructure group. We are looking for someone who has knowledge of networking, is passionate about IT and problem-solving, and is practically oriented.

The position will involve daily troubleshooting, both individually and in groups. Many tasks may involve collaboration across groups, organizations, and authorities in both pure IT projects and projects for constructions, events, or exercises.

The position will also involve work in data halls, installations of cabinets, some network installation, maintenance, and monitoring.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a person with a solid interest in IT who wants to work

• Service-oriented
• Solution-oriented
• Security-conscious
• Meticulous

Qualifications

• Good understanding of networks and IT infrastructure
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Driver's license B
• Swedish citizenship

Meritorious

• Network installation
• Fiber splicing/Fiber installations
• Experience working with the Armed Forces' IT systems
• Knowledge of server operations
• Forklift license
• License for wheel loader

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability for the position

We Offer You

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variety and complexity and impose high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the needs of the business and your career goals.
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you can receive compensation for training clothes and entry fees.
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28 – 35 vacation days depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

Other

The position is a permanent employment, with a 6-month probationary period applicable for those not employed in the Armed Forces. Normal working hours are 07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday. Flexible hours apply when work allows. Work outside regular hours may occur. Start date and salary according to agreement.

Work Location

Uppsala (Uppsala Garrison). Training and service at another location may occur.

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact section manager Thomas Eriksson, tel. 070 482 19 93

HR Contact:

Hanna Ottosson 019-39 35 00 (switchboard)

Union Representatives:

OFR/O Heikki Videll
OFR/S Martin Sparr
SACO Agnetha Landquist
SEKO Matz Felix

All can be reached through the switchboard: 08-788 75 00

The application deadline is 2026-03-02

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