Cybersecurity Specialist at FOI

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analyses. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

Do you want to strengthen total defense by developing and disseminating knowledge in the field of cybersecurity? Are you motivated to let your expertise contribute to research for Sweden's security? Then FOI could be your new workplace! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

With us, you will be part of the team that develops, packages, and conducts knowledge and capability-enhancing exercises and training in the field of cybersecurity for Sweden's critical actors. You will focus on developing knowledge about the effects these activities provide, and based in a multidisciplinary team, you will lead, develop, and evaluate cyber training efforts from a research perspective with the goal of making cyber capability measurable. Your knowledge building will contribute to ensuring the effectiveness of the capability-enhancing efforts FOI and other actors conduct to strengthen Sweden's resilience against cyber threats.

About the Unit

You will be part of the unit Capabilities in the Cyber Domain, which belongs to Cyber Defense and Command Technology. Our activities aim to strengthen total defense capabilities, both technical and human, within the cyber domain. Research and application focus on operations in the cyber domain and knowledge of methods and techniques for conducting training and exercises. Through practical training, we enhance the national capability in the cyber domain.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university or college degree at the master's level in information security, information technology, didactics, or pedagogy, or equivalent skills that FOI assesses as comparable in other ways.
• An interest in socio-technical aspects of cybersecurity work.

To succeed in this position, we see that you are communicative, self-driven, have good collaboration skills, and analytical ability. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Meritorious

It is advantageous if you have:

• A doctoral degree with relevant focus.
• Knowledge and experience of qualitative research methods.
• Experience in developing exercise and training programs within the cyber domain.
• Experience in cybersecurity work within the critical sector or military defense.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to be part of seeking answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button by March 6, 2026!

For more information about the position, please contact Pauline Ärlebäck. Union representatives are Niclas Wadströmer (Saco-S) and Anette Frid (OFR/S - ST) All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the employment is placed in a security class, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security screening, certified copies of the relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority whereby submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to outsiders upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.