Security Protection Specialist for Physical Security

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, such as underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances), 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 work with security protection and want to contribute your knowledge in a creative and research-intensive environment? Do you enjoy having many points of contact both internally and externally? Then FOI could be your new workplace!

About the Position

As a security protection specialist for physical security, you will work broadly within the security protection area and support all FOI operational locations (Umeå, Kista, Grindsjön, Linköping). You will work with security technical systems such as access control systems, alarms, video surveillance, and locking systems, which are installed and serviced by external, contracted suppliers. You also have good knowledge of physical protection of facilities and perimeter security. You will participate in conducting security analyses for various operations and contribute to developing system documentation and continuity plans. Furthermore, you are expected to carry out delivery controls and final inspections of completed installations. Your tasks involve creating and maintaining networks, and you have many points of contact both internally and externally. You collaborate closely with colleagues in the security protection unit as well as with other colleagues within the organization. You also assist managers and project leaders with support in security protection matters.

About the Unit

You will be part of the security protection unit, which is placed directly under the Director General. The security protection unit governs and supports the agency's operations in its security protection work. We are represented at all FOI operational sites. The location for this position is Linköping and/or Kista.

Do you have the competency profile we need?

Requirements

• Current and relevant security protection training, for example, from the Armed Forces or through the Theft Protection Association (SSF) or similar that FOI assesses as equivalent
• Experience in operational and administrative security protection work
• Provide support and advice on security protection issues
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

As a person, you have high integrity and a strong security awareness. You work in a structured manner, are self-driven, and take responsibility for your tasks. You have good communication skills, are service-oriented, and find it easy to collaborate. Through your way of working, you contribute to a good collaborative climate. You are flexible and have the ability to adapt both yourself and your working methods to changing conditions.

Meritorious

• We would like you to have experience working with security installations such as alarm, camera, and access control systems in integrated system solutions as well as mechanical burglary protection.
• You are accustomed to working in CAD programs and have a good understanding of the construction of IT networks and IT security.
• Experience working with overarching systems and from similar operations within the public sector is valuable.
• It is also positive if you have worked with physical security in a leading role within a defense authority or similar operation.
• Experience in projects for new or renovation construction, being responsible for aspects related to physical security, including building technical aspects, is desirable.
• A driving license (B) is an advantage.

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 with civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good working 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 finding the answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and a cover letter via the application button no later than March 15, 2026.

For more information about the position, please contact Christer Höglund. Union representatives are Ulf Steiner (Saco-S) and Anette Frid (OFR/S – ST) All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, 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 relevant training and service certificates will be requested.

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

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.