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Are you an IT-savvy problem solver who wants to make a difference for Sweden's Defence Forces? The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. Do you want to work with technology that must never stop and help secure the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead? Does this sound like something for you? Read on! The Swedish Armed Forces are looking for an experienced IT technician based in Umeå.

Implementation Unit North / Implementation Division Umeå

FMTIS has five units that perform operations and maintenance of the Swedish Armed Forces' command and control systems. Implementation Unit North is one of them. The unit has a geographical spread that largely covers Norrland (Northern Sweden) and is staffed with both military and civilian personnel. The Implementation Division Umeå consists of 2 sections with different focuses. The number of employees in the division currently totals 18 people.

Main Responsibilities

The work consists of independently carrying out installation, configuration, proactive and corrective maintenance, incident management in the IT environment on the Swedish Armed Forces' computers and network components, as well as user support in both open and classified IT environments. The work is varied and is primarily carried out in Umeå, but other parts of the country may also be involved. The Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing strong growth, and the tasks may develop over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Education focused on IT/data at the upper secondary level or equivalent knowledge assessed by the employer as comparable.
• Good computer skills, both hardware and software for servers and clients in a Windows environment.
• Documented knowledge of active and passive network equipment.
• Ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Category B driver's license.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for you who are engaged and service-oriented. You can solve technical problems independently and see possibilities in a situation. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and personal responsibility. You are quality- and security-conscious, development-oriented, and have an eye for order and good planning. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, where engagement weighs heavier than formal education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and relevant professional experience with IT systems, IT equipment, or IT communications.
• Experience with ITIL process work.
• Experience with IT security work, e.g., information security.
• Experience working in IT projects.
• IT certifications from e.g., Microsoft or Cisco.
• Knowledge of cabling/connecting and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with the Swedish Armed Forces' equipment.

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

Other

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

Employment level: Full-time.

Work location: Umeå.

The position is civilian.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, the position is titled Drifting Engineer (Operations Engineer).

Travel within the service occurs.

Internal training for specific work areas is provided by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Start date: Immediately or as agreed.

Information about the position

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Jonas Jonsson.

Information about the recruitment process

You are welcome to contact Johan Bäcklund for more information about employment terms and the recruitment process.

Union Representatives

OFR/S Martin Sparr

SEKO Matz Felix

SACO Agnetha Landquist

OFR/O Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard at 010-825 10 00.

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-12. Your application should include a CV, answers to specified selection questions, and a cover letter describing why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be received 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 Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead – 24/7, year-round. The unit has overall responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' technical command and control system, which supports 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).

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

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.