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Do you want to make a societal impact and contribute to Sweden's independence in the world? We are looking for a Junior Technician with a strong technical interest. At FRA, every task is part of something bigger. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer varied work in a knowledge-intensive environment where you get to make a difference every day.

Your Role

As a Junior Technician, you will become an important piece of the puzzle in our cyber operations and will be placed in the Cyber Operations Department. Your role is to be the bridge between technology and practical analysis. You will manage and optimize the systems that secure Sweden's interests and ensure that the right information reaches our analysts so they can do their jobs.

You will become part of a team where collaboration and mutual support are central. We see this as a role for you who are at the beginning of your career and want a workplace where you get both guidance and room to take your own initiatives. We value a structured approach and a person who finds satisfaction in doing things right – where attention to detail and perseverance are key to high quality. Even when it involves tasks that require high precision and repetition to ensure the quality of our results.

In the role of Junior Technician, no day is like the other. One day you focus on technical administration and close collaboration with our analysts, only to dig into hardware and practical testing or focus on strategic collection the next day.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Development of working methods. Contribute to improving and building simpler tools/interfaces that streamline daily work.
• Document processes and provide support to internal users and stakeholders.
• Conduct practical tests of hardware and software.
• Collaborate with analysts to evaluate results and solve technical issues together.
• Manage our technical systems for collection and ensure they are correctly configured.

Furthermore, the role may involve shift work as needed.

You have

We are looking for you who have:

• Post-secondary education in IT, technology, or equivalent.
• Basic programming skills.
• Experience working in Linux.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

We consider it meritorious if you have:

• Experience documenting processes or manuals.
• A genuine interest in cybersecurity and/or IT forensics.
• Experience working with support (e.g., helpdesk).
• Knowledge of Bash or Python.
• Advanced knowledge in Linux administration.
• Experience with container technology (e.g., Docker).

You are

We are looking for you with the following qualities:

• Collaborative - Works well with others. Relates to them in a listening and smooth manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Proactive - Takes initiative, starts activities, and achieves results.
• Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly, well-formulated, and engaged in individual meetings and small and large groups. Listens and is receptive to the other party and adapts to the situation.
• Structured - Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work efficiently. Sets and maintains timeframes.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena where every task is part of something bigger. In one way or another, as an employee, you get to contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You make 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, and a warning 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 induction 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 qualities 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 (https://www.fra.se). For more information about the National Cyber Security Centre, visit www.ncsc.se (https://www.ncsc.se).

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. 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. Before employment, you will undergo a security clearance in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be mobilized in times of war. We apply a six-month probation period. For more information, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager at [email protected]. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We receive applications via www.fra.se (https://www.fra.se) by 2026-07-26. Reference number 2025FRA1795-2.

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

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