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

The Swedish Armed Forces (FM) 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 Senior Technical Officer who wants to contribute to our educational activities at the Cyber Defense Command (CFL).

With us, you 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

On our section, we are responsible for quality assurance, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational, exercise, and training activities. Here you will have the opportunity to influence, improve, and create long-term sustainable solutions in a complex and socially important environment.

We are looking for you who thrive at the intersection of technology and cyber capabilities, and who are motivated by working independently and creating value for the organization.

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will be responsible for the digital development of exercise and training environments, as well as ensuring participation in relevant collaboration forums within your area of responsibility. 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 tasks:

You will be responsible for:

• planning of training related to education and exercises, as well as the development of processes related to training activities within the cyber domain
• control of orders within your area of responsibility
• technical support for the development of digital platforms for support during education and exercises
• technical support for the development of exercise and training environments in the cyber range
• ensuring the Swedish Armed Forces' participation in national and international collaboration forums regarding cyber range development
• assisting other project managers at the section
• assisting the Commander of CFL in presentations on technical cyber education for the Swedish Armed Forces' leadership.

We are looking for you who meet the following requirements:

• academic technical education within the cyber domain, or other equivalent education/experience that the employer deems relevant
• experience leading technical projects
• very good computer skills, including the Office package
• very good skills in expressing yourself both orally and in writing in Swedish and English

It is meritorious if you have:

• good understanding of the cyber domain
• knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' organization and/or education system
• experience from a government agency
• education in project management
• Class B driver's license

Who are you?

For us, it is important that you are relationship-oriented, creative, 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. It is also important that you have good communication and collaboration skills. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability. Here we value different perspectives and experiences – we therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds.

Other

Employment type: Permanent (6-month probationary period), start date as agreed

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Stockholm

Travel occurs both within and outside Sweden

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 CFL. 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

Send your application by 2026-08-31, selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis.

The application must include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suited for this position and answer these 2 selection questions:

• Describe your experience of leading technical projects and how you ensure high quality in the delivery.
• Give a concrete example from a previous work role where you had 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])

Reference: [48130]

--------------------------------------------------------Information about the Swedish Armed Forces (FM) and the recruiting unit: The Swedish Armed Forces is an agency under the government, the Agency Head is the Supreme Commander (ÖB) and the Director General (GD) is the deputy. In the Headquarters (HKV), approximately 1000 employees work – both professional officers and civilian experts. HKV consists of the Defense Staff, the Operations Command, and the Military Intelligence and Security Service. The Defense Staff includes among others the Financial Director, the Personnel Director, the Communications Director, and the Chief Legal Counsel. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world. FM gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we stand up for each other. In FM, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life. FM utilizes the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments. 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. 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.