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Section for Signal Protection and Separate Systems, RK Technical Management and Innovation, Digitalization Department, Administrative Department

The Government Offices of Sweden is tasked with making the government's policies a reality. To work effectively and securely, a reliable digital infrastructure with systems that support the work of the Government Offices is needed. We are now looking for someone who wants to be part of the transformation journey towards a seamless digital authority and contribute with your experience and digital competence.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow

We are looking for an IT Security Technician in networking who wants to help develop the Government Offices' separate and security-protected network environments. You will work with the entire infrastructure, from switches and routers to firewalls and cryptographic equipment, contributing in a situation where we are modernizing and strengthening our network platforms.

In this role, you will be responsible for operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, while also being involved in developing and implementing improved network solutions. You will actively work to analyze and enhance network security, follow developments in the field, and ensure that our most protected IT environments are robust and reliable.

The work is carried out both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues, and you contribute to a secure and stable IT infrastructure that is important for Sweden's future.

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

Your Background

To be considered for this role, you need to meet all the mandatory requirements and preferably also the desirable criteria.

Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Several years of experience in network operations in Linux and Windows-based environments.
• Experience in design, configuration, and further development as well as optimization of network infrastructure.
• Experience with physical network infrastructure.
• Work experience with monitoring tools and log analysis.
• Experience in leading and driving technical initiatives and projects.
• Work experience with WAN/LAN and VPN.
• Work experience with advanced configuration of routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Proficient user of scripts such as PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• You can express yourself fluently in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable:

• Relevant university education.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification or equivalent education.
• Experience with testing and verification of networks and network components.
• Experience in network operations within security-classified IT environments.
• Experience with joint defense security systems.
• Worked with sensitive information.
• Experience in signal protection.

Your Qualities

The employee criteria of the Government Offices are wholeness, development, results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and competence while being open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

Your problem-solving and analytical abilities allow you to quickly understand complex situations and find well-balanced solutions. You have an unpretentious attitude and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve the best possible results. You take responsibility, show initiative, and adapt when needs shift – always focusing on creating stable, secure, and sustainable solutions that make a real difference.

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

Other

This advertisement concerns a permanent position that begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. On-call work outside regular working hours may occur. The position is classified in a security category, and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision 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 Edward Miller, the section manager, at 076-135 68 23. You are also welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Filip Ristov at 070-316 86 34. Union contacts are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Jan Wahlström for ST. You can reach all of 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 with your application by April 20, 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 strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Administrative Department is responsible for cross-government issues such as change and renewal work, finance, employer issues, competence supply, communication, security, IT, libraries, archives, and registries, as well as for the common service in the Government Offices.