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We are looking for you to help build the future of digital trust – become our next Chip Technology Specialist.

Workplace Description

The Personal Documents Section is now seeking a Chip Technology Specialist to work with state e-identification and travel documents.

With us, you will work with a digital identity at the highest level of trust, where security, usability, and accessibility are central. You will become part of a team facing decisive technical and strategic choices, where your expertise will have a real impact on systems, architecture, and ultimately on millions of users.

New solutions in cryptography, e-identification, and identity management are around the corner, and we want you on the journey. You will have the opportunity to both stabilize what already works and influence how we meet future security requirements.

Read more about the assignments here: https://polisen.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-hos-polisen/jobb-it-avdelningen/it/emma-sytstemutvecklare/ (https://polisen.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-hos-polisen/jobb-it-avdelningen/it/emma-sytstemutvecklare/)

You will be based in modern offices on Kungsholmen in Stockholm, with the possibility of working from home up to two days a week. As a civil servant at the Swedish Police Authority, you are offered secure and special benefits regarding pension, parental pay, wellness, etc.

Read more about our benefits and terms here: https://polisen.se/jobb-och-utbildning/polisen-som-arbetsplats/det-har-erbjuder-vi/ (https://polisen.se/jobb-och-utbildning/polisen-som-arbetsplats/det-har-erbjuder-vi/)

Job Description

In the role of Chip Technology Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and further developing the structure of the chip and its applications, which in turn carry private keys, digital certificates, etc. You will work to ensure that the chip complies with international standards and recommendations, make choices for the implementation of security mechanisms, cryptographic algorithms, etc.

Together with the team, you will also ensure that security is stable today and ready for tomorrow, while actively contributing to making the solutions robust, scalable, and secure.

Here, you will work close to the technology in an environment where your competence truly makes a difference.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with several cross-functional teams consisting of competent colleagues from various parts of the organization and the IT department, where you jointly make technical decisions and work towards set goals.

About the Assignment:

As a technology expert in chip technology, you will work to:

• ensure that the chips in Swedish travel and identity documents comply with national and international standards and recommendations
• analyze and implement new techniques based on new standards and recommendations
• engage in dialogue with suppliers of passports and ID cards regarding chip replacement and/or upgrades
• participate and collaborate with national and international partners in the development of standards in the field
• follow developments in the field of chip technology to ensure that issued Swedish travel documents and ID cards function correctly in an interoperable environment
• Maintenance and further development of Chip profiles
• Analysis and interpretation of ISO standards in the chip area

Qualifications

This is an opportunity for you who have:

• Relevant experience in the Smartcard area
• Programming skills (Java)
• Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Swedish citizenship

It is an advantage if you also have:

• Experience with ISO standard work
• Deeper experience of ISO/IEC 7816-15
• Experience of NFC (Near Field Communication), Smartcards, or travel documents
• Experience of ISO/IEC 7816 and ISO/IEC 14443
• Ability to review and apply standards and specifications
• Identify needs and requirements for continued development in the field of Chip technology
• Thorough PKI understanding

Personal Attributes

We value that you are motivated to support and contribute to the Swedish Police Authority's important societal mission and develop both in your professional role and as a team player. You thrive in an environment where knowledge sharing and joint development are a natural part of the work – while having fun together.

The role involves many points of contact, which requires good collaborative and communication skills. You adapt your communication to the target group and context, both orally and in writing. The work also requires that you can work independently, take your own initiatives, and have a solution-oriented approach. We also expect you not to hesitate to step forward and take a leading role when the situation requires it, for example by driving issues, making technical decisions, and supporting others in their work.

We highly value your personal attributes and will place great importance on these to find the right person for the role.

Union Representatives

Polisförbundet, Sofia Ask, tel: 010-563 87 10

Saco-S, reachable via email [email protected]

SEKO Polisen, Karna Tillheden, tel: 010-561 66 27

ST, Jessica Stålenkrans 010-563 32 66

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent employment, 6 months probation period

Job title: Handler/Officer

Location: Stockholm

Working hours: Flexible hours

Start date: According to agreement

Function: Technology Specialist

For more information about the position and how to submit your application, please visit: https://polisen.se/jobb-och-utbildning/lediga-jobb/2026/mars/chip-teknikspecialist/ (https://polisen.se/jobb-och-utbildning/lediga-jobb/2026/mars/chip-teknikspecialist/)