Transmission Operator

The Teleoperation Center is part of FMTIS Operations Unit and is responsible for operational monitoring and management of the Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications network. We are now looking for a transmission operator for our operations center in Örebro.

About the Unit

The Operations Unit belonging to FMTIS conducts operational monitoring, maintenance, and remote troubleshooting measures within the FM strategic networks, which is a prerequisite for the Armed Forces' command capability in peace, crisis, and war.

Main Responsibilities

The position as a transmission operator at the Network Operations Department involves a varied job where you will monitor and manage a variety of systems. You will receive, analyze, and register deviations in networks, services, and equipment, as well as initiate and follow up on troubleshooting at external facilities.

As a transmission operator, you will receive basic training in all areas of specialization within the Network Operations Department: Transmission, IP, Satellite Communication, and Radio/Sensor, but you will specialize in transmission.

The position includes continuous professional development involving several internal and external courses and training. This means some travel to other locations to conduct these courses and training. Furthermore, the position means that you will partially serve as the on-duty system operator, which involves working irregular hours, including on-call and standby duties. These occasions will be planned in consultation with the employer to enable a good balance between work and leisure.

We Offer You

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity and place high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and entry fees
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least a high school education with a technical focus or equivalent that can be assessed as equivalent by the employer.
• Good knowledge of transmission technology: WDM, Radio Links, PDH/SDH, Telephone Exchanges
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Swedish citizenship
• Driver's license B.

Meritorious

• Experience in operational monitoring and case management for large operational activities.
• Knowledge of IP technology, TCP/IP, routing/routing protocols, switching, and DNS.
• Knowledge of network technology and firewall systems.
• Knowledge of radar technology or radio systems.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is solution-oriented and stable. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and responsibility. To thrive in the role of transmission operator, it is essential that you have an interest in technology in general and IT operations in particular. You understand that you cannot know everything, but you want and have the ability to deepen your knowledge and acquire new skills.

• You are service-oriented and solution-focused.
• You are driven and take initiative, taking responsibility for driving tasks forward.
• You work in a structured manner and have good habits in maintaining clear documentation.
• You have good collaboration skills and also enjoy working in a team.
• You have a very good ability to work independently and make your own decisions.
• You have the ability to create and maintain good relationships with both internal and external contacts.
• You have a burning interest in technology and can absorb technical information and training.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the existing value foundation. The Armed Forces' value foundation safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se))

Other

The position is a permanent employment as a civilian employee and begins with a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed within the Armed Forces.

Work location: Örebro. Work at other locations and business trips may occur.

The position is full-time, usually weekdays, but on-call, standby, overtime, and FM days may occur.

Upon employment, you will be placed in wartime service.

Start date: According to agreement

Continuous recruitment will be applied.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Information about the recruitment process and the position can be contacted at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Please state “Transmission Örebro” in the subject line.

Union Representatives

SACO Agneta Landquist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/O Heikki Videll

All can be reached through the switchboard: 019-39 35 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-04-03

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