Vacant job

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is the leading, guiding, and coordinating authority in civil defense. We ensure that society is prepared for crisis, high alert, and war.

Do you want to lead the work of making all of Sweden ready? Then you could be our next colleague.

The Unit for Societal Critical Communication Services is now looking for a System Architect with a focus on radio. You will be part of an exciting journey and work on the secure communication systems for the next generation, SWEN (The Swedish Emergency Network).

Your responsibilities and tasks

As a System Architect at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, you will primarily work with the development and planning of our service deliveries within the next generation of societal critical communication services, SWEN.

Your tasks include, among other things:

• Handling all types of radio-related issues arising during the establishment of a new robust radio network based on 3GPP standards.
• Representing the Agency in radio-related standardization for PPDR (Public Protection and Disaster Relief) needs.
• Representing the Agency in various international forums, such as SFPG.

Your knowledge and competencies

We are looking for you who have:

• A university degree in electrical engineering, physics, or technical physics, or education combined with work experience that we assess provides equivalent competence.
• At least five years of experience working with radio systems and radio communication.
• Experience in building radio networks/radio link networks with high availability and robustness.
• Good ability to speak and write in both Swedish and English.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working with Mission Critical Services (MCX).
• Experience with radio networks within total defense.
• Knowledge of wave propagation.
• Knowledge of security in radio networks.
• Good understanding of requirements and application of radio networks in business-critical environments.
• Experience working in radio planning tools.

In all our work, both internally and externally, we must act based on the governmental value base. As all employees and leaders here, you are expected to act according to the Agency's approach.

The approach applies in everyday life, crisis, and war. It should be seen as a whole and is built on interdependence; collaboration-oriented – proactive – action-oriented.

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You plan, organize, and prioritize work in an efficient manner. You set and adhere to timeframes. You work carefully and are well aware of goals and quality standards. You are calm, stable, and controlled in stressful situations where you maintain a realistic perspective on situations and focus on the right things.

About the position

We offer you a permanent full-time position starting with a probationary period.

Your place of work will be Stockholm, and travel within the employment will occur.

The majority of our positions involve security clearance. Swedish citizenship is usually required. In the case of security clearance, a security investigation with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Most employees at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are war-placed.

About us

The Program Management & Development Section is responsible for the program management of the next generation of communication systems for societal critical actors. This also includes, among other things, managing the technical infrastructure for testing activities, radio planning, and security.

We have activity-based offices where you can choose your workplace based on your own needs. You also have the opportunity to work part of your working hours remotely. Other benefits include the possibility of a wellness hour, wellness allowance, and favorable holiday terms.

All of us working at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are expected and should contribute to increased gender equality and equal treatment for a work environment and society free from discrimination.

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Want to know more?

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact the manager Sofia Enlund. Union representatives are Carl Önne (Saco-S), Jan Herremo (ST), and Ann-Britt Paradis or Josefin Berglund (SEKO). All can be reached via the switchboard number 0771-240 240.

We welcome your application by June 17, 2026.