Unit for Information and Personnel Security, Section for Information Security and Signal Protection, RK Security, Administrative Department

Do you want to work in a developing environment where you become an important part of the systematic security work in the Government Offices? Do you have experience working with information security in a larger organization focusing on IT systems and are used to working at both strategic, tactical, and operational levels? As an employee with us, you will have a mission where you contribute to Sweden's security by working on issues related to information security in the Government Offices.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

As a security officer for information security, you have a central role where you primarily work with information security focusing on cloud service security. This involves working with analysis, standardization, and follow-up, as well as setting requirements regarding information security in IT projects and IT deliveries.

Your role also includes further developing methodologies and working methods within the area, and you also support the section's other areas of expertise. You actively participate in the systematic work to develop security protection within the Government Offices. Together with your colleagues, you are an important part of the Government Offices' security work.

Read more about our operations at: www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your background

We are looking for someone with a university degree focusing on data and systems or security, risk, and crisis management, or other suitable education within the security or IT field combined with relevant work experience for the position. Furthermore, you have several years of current experience in standardization and requirement setting for information security with a particular focus on IT systems. Alternatively, you have similar experience that the Government Offices assess as equivalent. You also have experience working with information security in a systematic and risk-based manner, and knowledge of the laws and regulations governing security protection in Sweden. A good understanding of how information security can affect IT security is also a requirement.

It is meritorious if you have relevant product training in cloud services for the position and if you have experience working with compliance with regulations in cloud deliveries. It is also meritorious to have security work at all levels, at both strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Knowledge of methods and models regarding risk and vulnerability analyses, as well as experience working with relevant IT projects with a cloud focus, is also meritorious.

Very good knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

Your qualities

The employee criteria of the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the operations. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise and be open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the operations and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change. We also see that you are clear and have the ability to educate and create understanding of information security at multiple levels and in different target groups. Good judgment is a central quality, as we see that you have the ability to securely handle a larger amount of sensitive information.

Read more at: Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Other

The position is one or more permanent employments with a six-month probationary period as a start. The position is placed in a security class, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but you may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Mikael Palmgren, who is the section chief at 08-405 31 38. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Siri Hågefalk at 08-405 87 83. Union contacts are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Jan Wahlström for ST. You can reach them via the Government Offices' switchboard at 08-405 10 00.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by April 6, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Administrative Department is responsible for cross-agency issues such as change and renewal work, finance, employer issues, competence supply, communication, security, IT, libraries, archives, and registration, as well as for the common service in the Government Offices.