Intelligence and Security Officer

Do you want a meaningful job and contribute to a safer Sweden in an uncertain world? The changing global situation means that our defense needs to be strengthened, and the increased intelligence activities against Sweden and the Armed Forces are extensive. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) conducts defense intelligence operations and military intelligence and security services to support Swedish foreign, defense, and security policy, as well as for mapping external threats to Sweden.

About the Unit

Must staff supports C Must and coordinates operations so that C Must can effectively exercise its functional and operational responsibilities both within the Armed Forces and within total defense. You will belong to the duty officer function, which is part of the coordination section in Must staff. The duty officer function is a shared resource within Must, consisting of engaged and competent colleagues with different backgrounds and skills that complement each other. The function is characterized by dedicated personnel with a high degree of responsibility and professionalism. The position is open for applications from both military and civilian candidates.

Main Responsibilities

As an intelligence and security officer at Must's duty officer function, you will serve during regular office hours as part of maintaining Must's basic preparedness. Your tasks will include situation monitoring within the framework of Must's duty officer function and, if necessary, initiating case management and ensuring that Must's leadership is kept updated. In this role, you will represent Must both internally within the Armed Forces and externally, serving as a point of contact with other parts of the Armed Forces and other authorities regarding intelligence and security matters. Additional responsibilities include functional development of the duty officer function and being responsible for training personnel to maintain Must's basic preparedness.

Qualifications

• Officer's degree (OF/OR) or a civilian university degree in relevant fields
• Very good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Experience working within or collaborating with the Armed Forces
• Able to quickly handle emerging issues and coordinate activities
• Ability to create and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Good knowledge of Office packages

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in intelligence and/or security services
• Experience from international missions or international cooperation
• Experience in functional development (streamlining work processes and routines)

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who works in a structured manner and has high demands for order and tidiness. At the same time, you should not have any problems with changing pace, and you have the ability to take initiative and act despite sometimes lacking information. You have a very good security awareness and work with high integrity. You are a team player with a good ability to cooperate with different personality types and organizational cultures. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

The above qualifications must be verifiable upon request through certificates, references, and work or selection tests.

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period
Start date: By agreement
Work location: Stockholm

For inquiries about the position or recruitment process, contact: [email protected], please write “Intelligence Security Officer” in the subject line.

Union Representatives

Union representatives can be reached via [email protected]

We warmly welcome your application by 2026-03-16. In your CV and cover letter, we would like you to describe how you meet our requested qualifications and merits. You can apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se. Selection is ongoing.

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

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Armed Forces' headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the government and the Armed Forces with qualified decision-making support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Armed Forces' security. Our vision is “A safer Sweden in an uncertain world.” Must is a knowledge organization and offers both exciting and important tasks for Sweden. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, such as political science, IT, economics, engineering, mathematics, and HR.

A large part of Must's operations are classified, and we therefore ask you not to disclose that you have applied for a job at Must to anyone other than your closest contacts. Please read more about Must and our operations here.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both in big and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces provides you with the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces values the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment.

An employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.