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Ministry of Defence, Unit for Cyber and Hybrid Issues, Budget and Agency Coordination Group

Do you want to be at the center of events in the work on the EU's cyber and hybrid issues? We offer a qualified and developmental role where you work with current EU policy initiatives and regulations, in close collaboration with colleagues and other actors. Here you will contribute to important decisions and long-term solutions that strengthen society's cybersecurity.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The tasks primarily consist of cyber issues related to EU matters. This involves handling cases concerning existing and new EU policy initiatives and regulations, either independently or together with colleagues. This may include, for example, cyber crisis management to rule development within areas such as the NIS 2 Directive, the Cybersecurity Act, and simplification initiatives for cyber-related rules. You will also contribute to other parts of the unit's work regarding cyber and hybrid issues.

The Unit for Cyber and Hybrid Issues currently has approximately 20 employees and is responsible for the coordination, steering, and development of issues concerning cyber defense, cybersecurity, psychological defense, and hybrid issues.

Read more at https://www.regeringen.se/sveriges-regering/forsvarsdepartementet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/sveriges-regering/forsvarsdepartementet/)

Your background

We are looking for you who have a relevant academic degree or alternatively another relevant degree or education that the employer considers equivalent. You have current experience of the EU's organization and processes as well as experience of EU work. You also have experience from working within state operations. It is an advantage if you have experience of working with cyber issues and have handled administrative tasks within the Government Offices, although legal competence is also meritorious. It is a requirement for the position that you can express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English.

Your characteristics

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holism, development, and results.

Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the benefit of the operations. You are expected to contribute with your perspective and competence and be open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the operations and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and direction change. For this role, you need to act with good judgment and have good cooperation skills. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Read more at https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/)

Other

Interviews will take place in week 27.

The employment is for an indefinite period with an initial 6-month probationary period. Start date by agreement.

The position is classified and a security clearance with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Group Manager Stina Friberg. You are also welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Isabel Åkermark via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Union contacts are Karina Åbom-Engberg for ST and Katja Wahlstedt for Saco. You can reach all contacts via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than June 29, 2026.

The mandate of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to steer Sweden and realize its politics. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we work actively to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for issues concerning Sweden's military defense as well as the coordination of civil defense and society's crisis preparedness.