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The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. The Armed Forces' cyber defense is an integrated part of the military defense and constitutes a military-strategic resource. The cyber defense has the capability to conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, as well as to detect, identify, and counter threats from the most qualified actors. The effects of a cyberattack can have consequences for society-critical functions as severe as a conventional armed attack.

2. Cyber Defense Regiment is part of the Swedish Armed Forces' capability for armed combat in the cyber domain. We defend the Armed Forces' command and support systems through both proactive hunting activities and reactive handling of IT security incidents. Our designated adversaries have significant resources and high competence, which places high demands on us as those responsible for protecting the systems. 2. Cyber Defense Regiment conducts 24/7 cyber operations throughout the year to protect Sweden and our allies. Our employees belong to Sweden's spearhead in cyber defense, and the regiment focuses heavily on ensuring that those who work with us thrive and have the opportunity to utilize their skills.

About the Role

As an operator with us, we see you as being involved in the development of the regiment's operations related to tools and infrastructure. You are a natural part of the operations' development and improvement work, and you participate in conducting realistic attacks.

Your tasks may be adapted based on your experience, prerequisites, and drive.

The regiment's combined resources should be able to operate at all levels of the conflict scale, but we may also be used to support society during crises or other serious incidents, which means the role places certain demands on you as an individual. The role is varied, requiring you to act independently and adapt to new conditions. You will enter an exciting phase where you have the opportunity to influence both your own and the regiment's development in operations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of work experience in system development or IT security-related work.
• Experience working with penetration testing or Purple/Red Team tasks.
• Technical academic degree or skills acquired through relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (Rust, C/C++, Python).
• Knowledge of how operating systems, encryption, and networks function, as well as comfort in terminal and script environments.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to move within an environment after gaining access without creating attention.
• Knowledge of Purple/Red Team frameworks, such as TIBER-EU.
• Knowledge of tools within purple-teaming (e.g., Bloodhound, Pacu, Burp, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, and Mimikatz).
• Experience with modern development methods as well as CI/CD or container solutions.
• Certifications in IT security, such as OSCP, GPEN, or GXPN.

Who are you?

We see that you are responsible and unpretentious, with the ability to take initiative to achieve the desired effect. We also believe you are receptive, work with precision, and have strong integrity. You are analytical and genuinely interested in IT security. You also have a high level of security awareness and apply a critical, ethical, and objective approach in your work.

What we offer you

• An important and stimulating job where you contribute to Sweden's security.
• The opportunity to work in an environment at the absolute forefront.
• Continuous competence development so you can further develop in your role and get the prerequisites needed to succeed in your mission.
• A workplace characterized by strong community and a major focus on balance between work and private life.
• Opportunity to train up to 3 hours per week during working hours.

Other Requirements

You should not tell others that you have applied for a position at 2. Cyber Defense Regiment, except for those directly concerned. The reason we ask you to be restrained with information is that there are positions at the regiment covered by secrecy. Employment with the Swedish Armed Forces requires Swedish citizenship. Employment entails national and international work obligations. The position has combatant status, meaning you must be able to handle and use weapons. You will receive this training with us. A security clearance with register check will be conducted before employment. The selection process will be supplemented with work psychological tests.

Employment Type: Permanent. A 6-month probationary period applies to you if you are currently not employed within the Swedish Armed Forces.

Location: Linköping

Start Date: By agreement

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact us at: [email protected]

Please submit your application by August 2nd. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter describing how you meet our requested requirements. Send the application to: [email protected], reference 2630 in your application. NOTE! The application instructions below are incorrect, use the email.

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

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Information about the recruiting regiment:

The Chief of Defence and the Director General are located at the Headquarters. The Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. From 2023-01-01, the Headquarters consists of the Defence Staff, the Operations Command, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, as well as the Headquarters' Staff Department and independent oversight units.

Employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security clearance with register check will be conducted before 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 cover letter must be attached to the employment application. 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.