Information Security Specialist at Fortifikationsverket

Fortifikationsverket is seeking an information security specialist for the information security group. This role represents the authority in operational and security protection with a focus on information security. Do 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 daily work – strengthening security in total defense

The information security group belongs to the security protection unit and works under the security protection manager with focused, supportive, and follow-up security protection work at the authority. The unit is primarily responsible for the areas of information security and physical security.

As an information security specialist, you are expected to participate in the systematic information security work at the authority and help develop the protection of Sweden's security. You are expected to work both independently and in teams, focusing particularly on being a senior advisor in the subject area. You will play an active role in the further development of information security work at an advanced level. You are responsible for driving your own projects, identifying development needs, preparing and presenting materials, as well as setting requirements and following up on new information systems (accreditation). You will quality assure and review security measures in information systems to protect information based on its protection level and participate in projects to develop the authority's NATO mission. You will develop methods to identify protection values based on best practices and conduct assessments and risk analyses.

You are expected to disseminate your knowledge internally and externally by informing, educating, arranging lectures/training, and conducting workshops in information security. The role includes responsibility for creating new advanced-level training, contributing to environmental monitoring in the area, legislative monitoring, and deepening in new frameworks, as well as participating in consultation work. The position involves many points of contact and collaborations both within and outside the authority.

Travel is required in the position 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 an academic background in social sciences, law, or technical fields, or equivalent competence in information security that is deemed comparable. You have qualified knowledge of legislation, standards, vulnerabilities, and protective measures regarding information security and IT security. You have experience in systematic information security work and good knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations in information security. You also have experience in security protection work and the Swedish Armed Forces' or Säpo's regulations regarding security protection, as well as experience with KSF 3.1, ISO 27000 series, etc. You have good administrative skills, good IT skills as a user of support systems, and good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written forms. A class B driver's license is required.

Experience with NATO work is an advantage.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and your engagement. We need you to be relationship-building and have experience in building networks and working across organizational boundaries with different competencies as well as across agency boundaries. Being able to create understanding and a holistic view of information security issues within several different operational areas is an important quality for you to be successful in this role. You can clearly and effortlessly convey your message at both management levels and in operational activities or in a technical development project.

You are structured, analytical, self-driven, and have patience and the ability to work strategically towards long-term goals. To succeed in the role, you need to be persistent and engaged in driving your own work and the organization's work forward. You have a high security awareness with integrity and good judgment and a pronounced drive to help protect Sweden's security.

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 foundation and strive for an even 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 have 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 war position. The place of employment is Eskilstuna or as agreed. Employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security review 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 welcome 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 is thus a public record according to the principle of public access. If you have protected personal data: 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 about 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, tel 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.