Vacant job

Within SGU, there is expertise on our vital groundwater, sustainable extraction of metals and minerals, and marine ecosystems. To make this geological data available to society, we need your IT skills.

SGU's IT department consists of experts in IT architecture, IT security, software development, technology development, as well as operations and support. Expanding the IT infrastructure is one of the authority's most important areas to achieve a more digital and efficient operation, both internally and externally. The goal is for our geological data to contribute to well-founded decisions for a transition to a more sustainable society in an accessible and understandable way.

Job Responsibilities

Together with your colleagues in the team, you will provide user support and service via phone and service desk systems, as well as perform administrative tasks related to our client environment. The work is largely performed on-site, but there is some room for remote work. The position is user-facing with a focus on first-line support. There may also be travel to SGU's other offices.

Examples of technologies and products you may work with include:

• troubleshooting and problem-solving in Windows and installed applications
• SCCM
• MSI packaging
• iOS and related products
• management of mobile phones, subscriptions, and accessories
• administration of devices in Intune
• thin clients
• KVM solutions

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• a relevant education or work experience that the employer deems equivalent
• experience working with IT user support
• good technical knowledge of client hardware and client environments
• experience and knowledge of Active Directory
• experience with MS Exchange
• knowledge of networks and printers
• proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written

Meritorious experiences and skills:

• experience working in ticket management systems
• administration of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, and preferably other virtual collaboration platforms
• interest and some experience working with AV technology for meeting rooms

Personal Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you need a genuine interest in technology in collaboration with people, where a strong service mindset and ease of collaboration and communication come naturally to you. You need to possess qualities such as independence, curiosity, and creativity. This means you take responsibility for understanding current tasks while also having the ability to absorb new knowledge for future changes. Together with the team, we create our recipe for success.

About the Employment

Employment type: Permanent full-time position, with a six-month probationary period. Start date according to agreement. The work is scheduled during the day, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for varying remote work.

Number of vacancies: 1

Work location: Uppsala

What you can offer SGU is important, but equally important is your balance between work and leisure. Therefore, we offer you, as an employee, generous benefits regarding flexibility, leave, and wellness.

The position is security-classified, and a security review including a background check will be performed on the final candidate. Swedish citizenship and an approved security review are required before a hiring decision is made.

Application

Welcome with your application by March 12, 2026. Interviews may be conducted continuously during the application period. Your qualifications must be substantiated by presenting original documents or a verified resume. We apply an inclusive approach and strive for diversity in all aspects. As a government authority, SGU is subject to the principle of public access. This means that we are obliged to disclose your application documents if someone requests them. SGU uses a web-based recruitment system through which you can apply via our website.

If you want to know more, please contact acting department head Håkan Wikander or our union representatives: Otto Pile for Saco-S and Annika Törnkvist for ST-geologiska via our switchboard at 018-17 90 00.

The recruitment is conducted by SGU internally, and we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers to refrain from calling.

About SGU

The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) is the authority for issues concerning rocks, soil, and groundwater in Sweden. We provide geological information for society's needs in the short and long term. SGU is under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. Our vision is for Sweden to have sustainable societal development, for land and water areas to be used and developed for the purposes they are best suited for, and for the mineral industry and other natural resource sectors to be viable and responsible. SGU currently has about 300 employees, most of whom work in Uppsala. Others are stationed at offices in Lund, Gothenburg, Malå, and Luleå. Read more at www.sgu.se