Information Security Coordinator at Fortifikationsverket

Fortifikationsverket is looking for an Information Security Coordinator for the Information Security Group. This role represents the authority in operational and security protection with a focus on information security. If you have courage, initiative, a proactive approach, and want to strengthen Sweden's defense capability, apply today!

Fortifikationsverket owns, develops, and manages robust defense properties for peace, crisis, and war. With our unique expertise in defense properties, we create secure environments for a robust total defense.

Your Everyday – Strengthening Security in Total Defense

The Information Security Group belongs to the Security Protection Unit and works under the Security Protection Chief with targeted, supportive, and follow-up security protection work at the authority.

As an Information Security Coordinator, you will work on developing and implementing systematic information security efforts. The position has a business development role but also supports the operation through operational work, primarily by supporting and leading information security efforts with a focus on the IT security technical side. The position will also develop the authority's work with information security analyses, control, follow-up, and implementation of security measures related to information classification. The position will also handle and coordinate larger incidents. You will participate in requirement specification and follow-up of new information systems. In this role, you are expected to independently drive your own projects and identify development needs, prepare, and present materials for decision-making. The position involves many contact points and collaborations, and in this role, you will focus on the IT department.

You are expected to spread your knowledge internally and externally by informing, educating, arranging lectures/training, and conducting workshops on information security. The role includes responsibility for creating new advanced-level training, contributing to environmental monitoring in the field, and participating in referral work.

Travel is part of the job and can be planned. The headquarters is in Eskilstuna, and therefore you are expected to work from the office, but hybrid work is possible.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with relevant university education or equivalent competence in information security that is deemed comparable. You have knowledge of the Armed Forces' or Security Service's regulations regarding security protection and experience working with security-protected classified information and in security-sensitive operations. You have an understanding of systematic information security work and good knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations in information security. You have a good understanding of IT security technical requirements and can translate these requirements into practice.

You also have knowledge of the ISO 27000 series and similar, as well as knowledge of public access and secrecy legislation. You have good administrative skills, good computer skills as a user of support systems, and good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. A Class B driver's license is required.

It is advantageous if you have experience in defense-related operations.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and your commitment. We need you to be relationship-building and have an easy time collaborating with different professional categories. You have experience building networks and working across organizational boundaries with various competencies. You can clearly and effortlessly convey your message at both management level and in operational activities or in a technical development project. You have a high security awareness with integrity and good judgment. You are structured, positive, self-driven, and can easily switch perspectives between operational, tactical, and strategic levels. To succeed in this role, you need to be persistent and engaged in driving your own work forward.

What Do We Offer You?

Together with approximately 1400 colleagues at Fortifikationsverket across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen total defense in Sweden. We are proud of the socially important mission we have, where by owning, developing, and managing properties for total defense, we contribute to a safe and free Sweden. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging, requiring their competence. We work based on the state value framework and strive for a balanced gender distribution. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us.

Here you will have good opportunities for professional development, and we work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

About the Employment

The position is a permanent employment and may begin with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a military position. The place of employment is Eskilstuna or as agreed. An employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We invite you to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by March 2, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and as such is public information according to the principle of public access. If you have protected personal information: contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will be asked when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process.

Questions Regarding the Position

Welcome to contact the recruiting manager, Information Security Manager Susanne Lyckfjäll, tel 010-44 45 133 or recruitment specialist Emma Bergvall, tel 010-44 44 557. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard, phone 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.