Vacant job

At the Swedish Armed Forces, you have the opportunity to practice your profession while contributing together with your colleagues to create a safer and more secure society. We value our employees and offer varied and exciting projects, development opportunities, and challenges. All this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health.

About the Unit

The main task of the 161st Air Surveillance Battalion is to be responsible for the surveillance of Swedish airspace and air traffic control. The battalion is engaged in operational activities on a daily basis. Other tasks include the operation and protection of fortification command posts, as well as the deployment of mobile sensors and radio systems across Sweden.

The battalion staff primarily works with coordination and preparation of matters at all levels of conflict, from peace to war. The staff consists of four sections, one of which is the SIS section, which works with communications and command support systems. The section's task is to work with, among other things, the planning of the battalion's operations, such as communications and command support systems in our facilities and buildings, where IT plays a significant role.

Main Responsibilities

The position of Deputy IT Manager involves a broad and varied workload within the entire IT field. You will, among other things, work with the implementation of IT systems (including accreditation), their administration, and maintenance. Additionally, the role includes compiling and communicating the battalion's IT needs, and you will serve as a support in the development of new systems and process improvements. The role also includes administrative tasks and more practical technical work as needed.

To succeed in this, you need to build a broad network through regular collaboration with other personnel in the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).

The Deputy IT Manager reports to the Head of the SIS section and has no direct personnel responsibility. The Deputy IT Manager has functional leadership from the IT Manager at Uppland Air Wing (F 16). The position is relatively new, allowing you to contribute significantly to shaping the role.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• University education in IT/System Science or equivalent education/experience as assessed by the employer.
• Documented work experience in the IT field.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Valid B-class driver's license.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a confident, non-hierarchical, and innovative person with good communication and social skills. You are clear, receptive, and have an easy time building trusting relationships both within and outside the organization. You work in a structured and analytical manner, have good collaboration skills, can see the big picture, and can switch between different perspectives. You make well-founded decisions even in complex situations and combine strategic thinking with practical implementation.

You contribute to participation, development, and a positive work climate, and drive operations forward in a changing environment.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in Swedish Armed Forces (FM) processes, with FM Command Support Systems and IT issues.
• Experience in leadership roles within IT.
• Experience in staff work.

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

Other Information

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

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time.

Work Location: Bålsta. F 16 also has operations in other locations, which may involve some business travel.

Working Hours: Primarily daytime. Evening and weekend duty may occur during training activities.

Start Date: By agreement.

Salary: We apply individual salary setting.

Position: Civilian.

About the Recruitment Process

We intend to respond to all applicants during week 33 and invite candidates who have progressed in the process to interviews during weeks 34/35.

Step 2 in the process involves a security clearance check, expected to be conducted during weeks 36/37.

Information about the Position

Recruiting Manager, Johan Backryd

Email/Phone: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Information about the Recruitment Process:

HR Generalist, Rebecca Grebestam

Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg, phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)

OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 68 33

SACO, Eric Masser, phone 076-011 42 30

SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95

Application

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-07. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: Uppland Air Wing, F 16, is headquartered at the Uppsala Garrison. The wing is part of the Swedish Air Force and is responsible for the operation and security of Uppsala Airport, as well as the training of conscripts in various roles within the Air Force. The wing also leads the 161st Air Control and Surveillance Battalion, which controls fighter aircraft in the air and maintains constant surveillance of Swedish airspace. The wing operates from several locations in the country and is a key part of the growth period the Air Force is currently experiencing.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security clearance check with register control will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment carries 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 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.