Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces are looking for an Alarm Technician with IT skills for the FMTIS Kvarn section.

About the Unit

FMTIS (Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit) Implementation Unit South operates to ensure the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command, 24/7, year-round. The unit consists of approximately 180 employees distributed across 7 departments on 6 locations within the Southern Military Region (MR S).

About the Section

FMTIS Kvarn section is part of the Implementation Department in Linköping and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of technical surveillance systems at MSS Kvarn. The technical area of Technical Surveillance is a collective term for the Swedish Armed Forces' alarm, access control, and video surveillance systems. We tailor technical solutions to the end-user's needs and the specific security requirements mandated by the agency. Since the Swedish Armed Forces' operational area is very broad, this provides a great variety of tasks and complexity. We offer a job that differs from others, providing many new experiences and good opportunities for development.

Main responsibilities for the position include:

As an Alarm Technician with IT skills within the Technical Surveillance area, you will be part of a group of both IT and security technicians working with the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of systems for which Technical Surveillance is responsible.

Examples of tasks:

• Commissioning, conversion, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Maintenance, service, and installation of alarm, camera, and access control systems.
• Troubleshooting.
• Collaboration with local operations, suppliers, other stakeholders, and production management.
• Follow-up and documentation.

We offer you:

• Competence development based on operational needs and your career goals.
• Three hours of physical training per week during working hours, with possible reimbursement for training clothes and start-up fees.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28–35 days of vacation per year, depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and sick leave for dependents, as well as opportunities to exchange vacation days for extra pension savings.

Your personal qualities:

Since the work involves a lot of contact with both end-users and clients, we want you to be comfortable working both independently and in a team.

As a person, you are meticulous, security-conscious, structured, responsible, outgoing, open, self-initiating, and service-oriented. You have good initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, whether working with others or independently. As a person, you are a "team player" with an honest and positive attitude.

You care about your physical fitness and value diverse training, either with colleagues or individually.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Qualifications:

• Work experience in alarm and security work, or education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience in installing and maintaining network components.
• Good verbal and written skills in Swedish and English.
• Category B driver's license (manual transmission).
• Good physical condition.
• Work may occasionally need to be performed in masts and towers; climbing training for working at heights will be conducted during the probationary period. A medical examination with a passing result is required and will be conducted before employment.

Merits:

• Technical education in IT, Electrical Engineering, or Security Work.
• Completed conscription/GMU or experience from the Swedish Armed Forces, e.g., Home Guard.
• Knowledge of server environments or network administration.
• Good proficiency in working in a Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word, Visio).

Other:

Start date and salary according to agreement.

The position is titled Telecommunications Engineer and is civilian.

Location: Kvarn

Travel occurs within the unit's geographical area, as well as in other parts of the country.

The position is permanent and begins with a 6-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Information

For information about the position, please contact:

Per Erik Dufwenberg, Section Manager, Implementation Department Linköping

For information regarding employment conditions, contact Rebecca Thörnberg.

All can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Union Representatives

OFRS - Martin Sparr, [email protected]

SEKO - Matz Felix, [email protected]

SACO - Agnetha Landquist, [email protected]

OFRO - Heikki Videll, [email protected]

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Apply by 2026-07-10

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.

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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 Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit, FMTIS, ensures the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command – 24/7, year-round. The unit has overall responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2,000 employees at more than 32 locations around the country. Read more at jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented.

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.