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Do you want to contribute to Sweden's security in a digitalized world?

The Swedish Armed Forces play a crucial role in developing and strengthening Sweden's cyber defense. As part of the total defense, we work every day to protect our systems from advanced threats from foreign actors.

We are looking for an engaged and service-oriented Information Manager (IMO) who wants to contribute to our operations at the Cyber Defence Command (CFL).

With us, you will have the opportunity to combine qualified work with a meaningful mission – contributing to safeguarding our open society. We are located in modern premises on Östermalm in Stockholm. We value mutual trust, and here you will have your own responsibilities and good opportunities for professional development.

About the role

In our staff, you will be responsible for information management and will support the Chief of Staff with system support, signals security issues, and method development.

We are looking for you who have experience in information management, enjoy developing methods and processes, and are motivated by creating structure, clarity, and value for others.

As an IMO, you will be responsible for the information management processes at the Cyber Defence Command. The work involves close collaboration with many colleagues.

Read more about us and our operations here: https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/stridskrafter/cyberforsvar/om-cyberforsvar/ (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/stridskrafter/cyberforsvar/om-cyberforsvar/)

Main responsibilities:

You will:

• independently lead projects within information management
• manage contact areas primarily within Cyber Defence as well as towards the rest of the Swedish Armed Forces
• be responsible for Cyber Defence's information management in command support systems, regarding design, site structure, and metadata to ensure good information accessibility
• be responsible for training personnel in information management issues, e.g., user training in current command support systems
• be responsible for training exercise participants in current information management procedures, both analog and digital
• participate in the development and maintenance of instructions, routines, and methods
• be responsible for maintaining the Cyber Defence Information Knowledge Management plan (IKM)
• ensure that Cyber Defence follows current directives and regulations regarding information management
• contribute to the development of order works regarding information management

We are looking for you who meet the following requirements:

• several years of documented work experience in project management and collaboration with multiple different stakeholders, nationally
• relevant upper secondary education or experience that the employer considers equivalent
• very good computer skills including the office suite
• very good skills in expressing yourself both orally and in writing in Swedish and English

It is meritorious if you have:

• current and relevant work experience in staff work within the Swedish Armed Forces
• current and relevant work experience in information management
• good knowledge in the field of signals security
• relevant education in information management, libraries, archives, and/or business development
• current and relevant previous work experience with SharePoint
• high ability to drive issues independently

Who are you?

For us, it is important that you are relationship-oriented, proactive, structured, and solution-oriented. You need to be able to handle deadlines and deliver with quality. Working independently is a prerequisite, just as working in a team. For us, it is important that you have good communication and collaboration skills. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Here we value different perspectives and experiences – we therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds.

Other

• Employment type: Permanent (6-month probationary period)
• Employment level: Full-time
• Work location: Stockholm
• Travel occurs, both within and outside Sweden
• Start date: According to agreement

Questions about the position and Union representatives can be reached via: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Other requirements:

You should not tell other people than those directly concerned that you have applied for the position at the Cyber Defence Command. The reason we ask you to be restrained with information is that some positions at the unit are subject to secrecy. Swedish citizenship is required for employment with the Swedish Armed Forces. Employment entails national and international work obligations. The selection process will be supplemented with work psychological tests.

Application

Welcome to send your application by 2026-08-31, selection and interviews may take place on a rolling basis.

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position and answer these two selection questions:

• Describe your experience with project work and how you ensure high quality in the delivery.
• Give a concrete example from a previous work role where you needed to handle a complex or unexpected situation in connection with a project. How did you proceed, who did you collaborate with, and how did you solve the situation?

Email your application as described above to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Remember to include the reference in your application: [48155]

Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the recruiting unit:

The Chief of Defence and the Director General are located at the Headquarters. The Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both career officers and civilian experts. From 2023-01-01, the Headquarters consists of the Defence Staff, the Operations Command, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, as well as the Headquarters Staff Department and independent supervision units.

Employment with us entails 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. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal 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.