Do you want to contribute to making Sweden and the world safer?

Do you value mutual trust and wish for both personal responsibility as well as good opportunities for professional development? Our employees are important to us, and you will have a good opportunity to balance the professional and the private. We also give you the opportunity to train during work hours, generous working time agreements, parental salary, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

About the Systems Unit/Network Planning Department

The Systems Unit is responsible for technology and equipment in the Armed Forces' fixed command support systems, as well as technical and infrastructural design and architecture of the joint information infrastructure of the Armed Forces. The Network Planning Department, where the position is located, is responsible for project planning and production of services, as well as configuration of network equipment in the Armed Forces' fixed telecommunications network (FTN). We are about 50 employees located in several locations.

Main Responsibilities

You will work with project planning, production, and configuration management of service networks in the Armed Forces' fixed telecommunications network (FTN) with demanding users who all play a role in Sweden's total defense. Examples of activities requiring our involvement include air and sea operations, overseas missions, and all activities involving multiple units in the Armed Forces. Furthermore, it includes providing technical support within the specialization area to the operations and management organization as well as decision-makers. The Armed Forces are in strong growth, so the tasks may evolve over time. You will work in a team of experienced colleagues who will help you settle into the role in the best way.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a focus on IT, or equivalent relevant experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Current and relevant experience regarding project planning and configuration of IP-based networks
• Good communication skills and the ability to express yourself well in speech and writing
• Driver's license minimum B

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is security-conscious and has a solution-oriented approach. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and personal responsibility. You have the ability to see users' needs, are attentive, and have an easy time communicating and collaborating; both externally and internally. You need to be analytical and meticulous to meet users' requests and deliver the high quality of work we strive for. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Good knowledge of the Armed Forces' fixed telecommunications network (FTN)
• Experience handling classified documentation
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA/CCNP
• Experience working with DNS and security products such as firewalls and cryptosystems
• Experience with HP IMC or other configuration management tools
• Knowledge of BASH scripting related to networks
• Good knowledge of the function, structure, and expansion process of telecommunications and its infrastructure

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees behave 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

Employment type: Permanent, the Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.
Employment degree: Full-time.
Work location: Hästsveda.
Position: Civil.
In the Armed Forces, the position is referred to as production engineer.
The position entails business trips both during the day and for longer periods.
The position involves a military placement, and you will have the opportunity to undergo combat training to handle personal protective equipment.
Start date: By agreement.

Inquiries about the position

Contact Andreas Thurfjell, 08-788 75 00 (switchboard).

Information about the recruitment process

Sabina Packalén, 08-788 75 00 (switchboard).

Union Representatives

SACO Agnetha Landquist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
SEKO-F Matz Felix
OFR/O Heikki Videll
All can be reached via the switchboard at 08-788 75 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 as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in military service and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.