Do you want a meaningful job and contribute to a safer Sweden in an uncertain world?

The changing global situation requires that our defense 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, military intelligence, and military security services. Must prevents, detects, and counters security threats directed against the Armed Forces and its interests in Sweden and abroad. Must is part of the Armed Forces and is directed by both the government and the Chief of Defence.

Our Offer

We offer an important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security on a daily basis. We also provide good opportunities for professional development. With us, there are wellness opportunities that include training three hours a week during working hours, as well as the possibility to maintain a balance between leisure and work.

Main Responsibilities

The role involves working with all parts of the security clearance process within the area of personnel security. This includes planning, execution, and documentation during security clearance. A large part of the work consists of conducting conversations such as security clearance interviews, protection talks, and follow-up conversations. It also includes supporting the administrative work and other security protection routines established by the section. There is also the opportunity to work with the exposure of Must's security-sensitive activities and our security protection agreements. In the long term, we see you actively working to develop our methods and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting security clearance interviews or other semi-structured interviews or conversations
• Post-secondary education in the security field or other relevant education or experience for the position
• Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish

Meritorious

• Previous experience of similar tasks or merits that the employer assesses as relevant
• Training in interrogation techniques, conversation or interview techniques, behavioral science, or intelligence services
• Experience in operational security work, preferably within a defense-related or law enforcement agency
• Experience serving in Must or other parts of the Armed Forces
• Education in intelligence or security services, preferably in person-based collection
• Experience handling asylum and citizenship cases

Personal Qualities

To thrive in the role, you need to have a good ability to create confidential relationships, enjoy personal meetings, and be curious and attentive in conversations. The role also requires the ability to handle and analyze different types of information in a structured manner. You thrive in a developing environment and appreciate the variety of working both independently and in collaboration with others.

You will be part of a team working with Must security clearance. Since the work is characterized by tasks with high confidentiality, it also places demands on your personal integrity. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

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

Employment form: 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 "Security Tester" in the subject line.

Union representatives can be reached via [email protected].

We warmly welcome your application by 2026-03-20. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se.

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

About Must

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 tell others that you have applied for a job at Must, except for your closest contacts. Please read more about Must and our operations here.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces give you 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 conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces take advantage of the qualities that diversity and a balanced gender distribution bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.