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Do you want to contribute to Sweden's independence in the world from a significant perspective while simultaneously providing societal benefit? Then you should work with us! We are looking for a technical and creative systems engineer to work with the integration, installation, and operation of our acquisition systems in the field of radio. Here, every task is part of something larger. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer a developmental and varied job in a knowledge-intensive environment where you get to make a difference every day. Few jobs match this combination.

Your Assignment

As a systems engineer, you work in a DevOps team within the Technology Department. The team's mission is to develop, deploy, and maintain technical acquisition systems focused on radio communication.

The work takes place in both Linux and Windows-based systems in close collaboration with developers in the field. Troubleshooting and correcting hardware or software errors is part of the daily routine. We work agilely with inspiration from the SAFe model.

In the role of systems engineer, your main responsibilities are to be responsible for the installation and maintenance of production and test environments for acquisition systems focused on wireless communication, primarily in the form of:

• Implement and maintain complex technical systems for acquisition within signals intelligence
• Develop development, test, and lab environments together with system developers
• Maintain, operate, and document systems
• Systematization and configuration of large-scale systems, primarily Linux-based but also Windows
• Verification and troubleshooting in large systems
• Support, installation, and upgrades
• Training of operational personnel

We offer an innovative IT and technology environment where you get to collaborate with knowledgeable and experienced colleagues. For those who wish, there are opportunities for high-altitude work in masts.

You will have extensive contact with other departments within FRA and to some extent also external contacts and suppliers, which means that travel may occur both domestically and internationally.

At FRA, we have strict secrecy, and it is important that you are comfortable handling it.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• University/college education in IT/technology or equivalent experience working with maintenance and operation of various IT/Technology environments
• Knowledge of IT automation tools such as Ansible.
• Knowledge of virtualization and container technologies.
• Experience in administration, operation, and management of Linux-based environments
• Good understanding of operation, installation, and management of large-scale systems
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English. Good ability to write and document
• Category B driver's license

We consider it meritorious if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Education in radio technology or electronics
• Experience with RF and measurement technology
• Practical experience troubleshooting electronics at the component level
• Knowledge of network administration
• Experience with IT security and system hardening
• Ability to read drawings (block and connection diagrams)
• Basic programming skills

Your Personality

• Self-initiative: You take responsibility for your task. You structure your approach yourself and drive your processes forward.
• Rule-conscious: You place great importance on and act in accordance with decisions, rules, and guidelines made. You raise points and criticism in a constructive manner.
• Resilient: You remain motivated and effective despite setbacks and disappointments. You work until projects are completed or results are achieved.
• Problem-solving analytical ability: You work well with complex issues. You analyze and break down problems into their components and solve complicated problems.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena where every task is part of something larger. In one way or another, as an employee, you get to contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You are part of making a real difference, every day.

Our task as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber field and signals intelligence, as well as an alarm bell for military threats.

FRA has led the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) since 2024, whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and handle cyber threats.

As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive introductory training and continuous competence development, which gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of different competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique characteristics and prerequisites. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to an stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se). For more information about the National Cyber Security Centre, visit www.ncsc.se (http://www.ncsc.se)

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

More Information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, approx. 10 minutes from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security class. A requirement for employment is a passed security clearance with register control. The security clearance will be conducted in accordance with provisions in the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed on war footing. We apply a six-month probationary period, and work trials may be used as part of the selection process. For more information, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager at 010-557 3086. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We receive applications via www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se) latest 2026-06-18
Reference number 2024FRA1850-2.

As we have already taken a stance on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

Keywords: signal technology, Ansible, technical interest, Windows, Linux, Systems Technician, engineer, systems specialist, problem solving, systems engineer, signals intelligence, radio, radio technician

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.
Working Hours: Daytime.