Vacant job

Do you want to work with operations, command systems, and technical coordination in a business where availability and functionality are crucial? We are now looking for an Operations Manager with technical competence and a good ability to collaborate and lead within operations and command support systems.

About the Department

In the role of Operations Manager, you belong to the regimental staff and work on the Command and Communications Department (G6). G6 is responsible for coordinating, leading, and directing the command support systems at the Life Guards. The department consists of the Communications Officer, Communications Officer, Signal Security Officer, IT Manager, Systems Engineer, and a Staff Assistant. Together, these form an important support function for the unit's command and communications activities.

Main Responsibilities

As an Operations Manager, you are responsible for monitoring, controlling, and ensuring the operation of the command group's systems, services, and servers. You work operationally with the deployment and support of communication and information systems and coordinate technical issues between different organizational units.

The role includes among other things:

• Monitor and control the operation of systems, services, and servers
• Lead and support the deployment of communication and information systems
• Ensure that the correct deployment media and configuration orders are available
• Collaborate with organizational units within communication and information systems
• Support leadership at the organizational unit
• Monitor and handle certificate management in command systems
• Report operational disturbances via email including action proposals and estimated resolution time
• Identify and report the need for support or reinforcement to higher management to ensure operations

Qualifications

• Specialist Officer Education
• Command Education
• Education or experience as an IS Operations Manager

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the role of Operations Manager, you should be technically knowledgeable, structured, and solution-oriented. You are self-reliant and take great responsibility for your work. You appreciate collaborating with others and adapt easily to new conditions that arise in daily work.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• Practical experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' command support system (LSS Mark)
• Knowledge in MKN SHQ, SWECCIS, HF, TCT, network planning, and/or radio link
• Experience in server operations and system administration

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/)).

Other

Employment Type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Workload: Full-time

Work Location: Kungsängen

Position: Military

Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement

The position requires that you meet the current physical requirements and can pass physical tests with a passing grade.

Travel, evening, and weekend duty may occur in the position.

Information about the position

Joakim Tunefjord, reachable via the switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Information about the recruitment process

Melinda Gunst, reachable via the switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Union Representatives

OFR/S: Örjan Jansson

OFR/O: Sven Lundgren

SACO: Per Textorius

SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson

All reachable via the switchboard: 08-788 75 00

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-06-05. Your application must include a CV and cover letter where you justify 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 Swedish Armed Forces' website.

--------------------------------------------------------Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the Swedish Armed Forces' largest units with origins dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel who will carry out international missions. We guard the royal castles, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona. Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register control will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.