Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our mission requires a broad range of operations. As an employee, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense.

About the Department

The Command and Control Systems Department (N6) at the Naval Base Headquarters is looking for a Signals Security Officer! The Command and Control Systems Department is a small team consisting of four employees. We support the Naval Base Commander in leading the unit by ensuring that all parts of the unit have the right prerequisites regarding IT, signals security, telephony, IT/tele infrastructure, and command and control support systems. We are now looking for you to complement the department with the right competence in signals security.

Main Responsibilities

As a Signals Security Officer, you report to the Command and Control Systems Officer. You are functionally responsible for the signals security service at the Naval Base. You lead, coordinate, and administer the signals security service at the unit. This includes:

• Daily administration, such as processing incoming cases and inquiries
• Responsibility for and driving activities and projects within signals security; equipment, training, inspections, and distribution
• Responsibility for programming and loading existing updates and reinstallations in signals security systems, together with the unit's trained signals security personnel
• Maintaining and revising, if necessary, the unit's local routines and instructions, as well as other essential documentation for the operations
• Training personnel in signals security and signals security systems
• Coordinating the unit's annual inventory regarding signals security
• Participating in relevant training and meetings related to the position; travel is involved
• Functionally leading and supporting the development of, and cooperation with, the Garrison Support Section's Signals Security Expedition
• Participating in exercises in a working group for a staff and communications expedition
• Driving the development of tasks within NATO COMSEC at the Naval Base
• And other recurring tasks within the department.

In this position, you will collaborate with many employees both within and outside your own organizational unit.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least a three-year upper secondary education with eligibility for higher education
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Class B driver's license (manual transmission)
• Good knowledge of the MS Office package

Personal Attributes

You are unpretentious, have good social competence, are service-oriented, and flexible towards both internal and external parties, as you will come into contact with many people. You are security-conscious and can handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. You are a person who takes responsibility and is proactive in your tasks. You can work independently and propose new solutions within given frameworks and regulations when you encounter challenges at work. Within your area of expertise, you can propose and make your own decisions. You can prioritize and plan your work effectively. You can communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, managers, and external parties in writing and speech. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Trained FM Signals Security Officer by the Total Defence Signals Security School (TSS)
• Civil Signals Security Officer according to TSS training plan
• Trained crypto custodian
• Trained as key and card administrator, and systems such as ISUS
• Trained in FM basic security protection and signals security basics
• Trained as system operator in FM existing signals security systems
• Previous employment in the Swedish Armed Forces, or completed military service

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

Other

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

Employment level: Full-time.

Work location: Karlskrona.

Position: Civil.

Start date: By agreement.

Work during weekends and inconvenient working hours may occur.

Information about the position

Contact Amalia Abrahamsson or Johan Sundh.

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Frida Franksson

Union Representatives

Officersförbundet, Jonas Mårdh

Försvarsförbundet, Jimmy Svensson

SACO Mikael Olsson

All the above persons can be reached via FM switchboard 01082-85000

SEKO Jan-Anders Nilsson Reached via switchboard 01082-47100

 Application

We welcome your application by 2026-06-19. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you explain 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 Naval Base's overarching task is to support the naval units with logistics such as transport, basing, guard duties, and healthcare, both domestically and abroad. The Naval Base is headquartered in Karlskrona but operates where needed, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2,700 km long coast and territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, big and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation 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 application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.