Technical Systems Leader at the Swedish Armed Forces

Would you feel proud to play a crucial role in strengthening Sweden's defense? Are you interested in collaborating with skilled and dedicated colleagues to ensure the Armed Forces' operation and development of command and IT systems? Are you motivated by change work? Then the position of Technical Systems Leader with us might be for you.

Welcome with your application!

About us

FMTIS Technical and Maintenance Office Command Systems (TVK Ledsyst) in Enköping consists of about 190 employees across seven departments. The unit's main task is the development and management of the Armed Forces' command and information systems throughout their life cycle, during war, crisis, and peace.

Main Responsibilities

As a Technical Systems Leader, you will belong to a section within the department for Secure Systems. A section that will grow and develop in line with the Armed Forces' increasing needs. The area of responsibility related to the role includes IT security components and IT systems within total defense.

As TSL, you will:

• Plan, budget, and direct operation and maintenance activities
• Prepare and lead handover activities
• Support other functions in procurement and decommissioning activities
• Follow up and report on operation and maintenance activities
• Follow up and report on the situation within supply
• Prepare departure cases
• Support other functions in maintenance issues

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Several years of experience working with information security, preferably in the form of requirements specification work on IT systems and/or accreditation work.

• Several years of experience working with authentication, access controls, and log management
• Several years of experience working with governance
• Academic education focused on IT, system science, or equivalent - alternatively, long experience with equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways, within or outside the Armed Forces
• Good ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

To fit and thrive in this position, you need to have drive and commitment. You should be able to work independently under your own responsibility, but also enjoy collaborating with others.

Your communication style is direct and clear. You are meticulous, have good planning skills, and a high quality awareness. As the work can be intense at times, you need to be able to structure and prioritize your work. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in the defense industry, FM, or FMV
• Experience in managing systems in large organizations
• Experience in budgeting and financial follow-up
• Methodological competence and experience in process-oriented working methods (e.g., ITIL, SAFe)
• Knowledge of and experience with ILS (Integrated Logistics Support)

Other

Location: Enköping. Travel to other locations in Sweden may occur.

Employment form: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period, for those who are not already employed by the Armed Forces.

Employment rate: Full-time.

Civil position.

Start date: By agreement.

Individual salary setting applies.

For inquiries about the position:

Department Manager, Thomas Fredriksson, can be reached via the switchboard 010-825 10 00.

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Administrator Mia Penttinen can be reached via the switchboard 010-825 10 00.

Union Representatives

• Saco-S – Agnetha Landquist
• SEKO – Matz Felix
• OFR/S – Martin Sparr
• OFR/O, OF FMTIS – Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard 010-825 10 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-11. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.