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IT Security Specialist at the Swedish Armed Forces
FörsvarsmaktenUppsala län, Enköping
Previous experience is desired
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Do you want to be an important link in a vital community service?
Do you want to be an important link in a vital community service and work in an organization that places high demands on IT security? With us, you will have good opportunities for development and a good balance between work and leisure, including flexible working hours and the opportunity for training during work hours. You will be part of a team of skilled colleagues who work together to defend Sweden, our interests, and our freedom. Welcome to the Swedish Armed Forces!
About FMTIS
You will belong to the Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit (FMTIS) in Enköping, specifically the Systems Unit. The Systems Unit is responsible for technical change management in the Armed Forces' telecommunications network and the management of IT infrastructure. Your team is within the Infrastructure Department, which manages cross-system IT infrastructure and acts as technical specialists in areas such as local networks, data center solutions, as well as client and server solutions.
This is what you will do with us
You will work with development and management tasks for IT infrastructure with high demands on availability and IT security. The main focus of your role will be on local networks and network monitoring with a particular emphasis on IT security.
Main tasks
- Design and further development of the network monitoring platform with associated support systems.
- Documentation, e.g., configuration instructions and policies.
- Management of incoming components such as; Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, Palo Alto Panorama, NNMi, Grafana, Windows Server, Linux (Red Hat), Git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab.
- Technical support to the operations organization and decision-makers.
- Participation in temporarily organized working groups or projects.
- Handling of inquiries within the area.
Examples of technologies and areas that your team works with include LAN, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, ACI, switches, routers, Zero Trust, Firewalls, DNS, NTP, DHCP, VPN, and WiFi. The team is responsible, in addition to network services, also for virtualization platforms, Microsoft-based platforms, backup platforms, Linux, storage platforms, and cryptosystems.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Experience with technical solutions in larger contexts.
- IT-related education at the university level or equivalent knowledge acquired through work experience.
- Documented experience working with LAN, IP protocol family, switches, and routers.
- Ability to express yourself well in Swedish in both speech and writing.
- Driver's license B.
Personal qualities
You are a driven and committed person who wants to develop together with us. You are eager to take your own initiatives and are motivated by learning new things. You are happy to share your knowledge and experiences with others. You are responsible with the ability to act promptly and take a holistic perspective. With us, you will have the opportunity to grow in the role, take on greater responsibility over time, and contribute to both your own and the organization's development. For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the values that exist. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.
DESIRABLE
- Optimization of operations and monitoring platforms.
- Experience in design or operation of campus and data center networks.
- Understanding of server environments (Windows/Linux).
- Good knowledge of large-scale WiFi solutions.
For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the values that exist. The values of the Swedish Armed Forces uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).
Other
- Employment type: Permanent employment (6-month probationary period applies).
- Employment rate: Full-time.
- Work location: Enköping (no possibility for remote work).
- Position: Civilian.
- Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.
- Travel may occur in the service.
Inquiries about the position or recruitment process
Contact Mikael Persson
Union representatives
SACO: Agnetha Landquist
OFR/S: Martin Sparr
OFR/O: Heikki Videll
SEKO: Matz Felix
All of the above can be reached via the switchboard at 0171-15 70 00.
Application
Welcome with your application by 2026-03-23. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.
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