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Cyber and Hybrid Coordination Group, Unit for Cyber and Hybrid Issues, Section, Department for Defence Intelligence, Security and Cyber Issues, Ministry of Defence

Do you want to participate in the development of the government's governance in the cyber and hybrid field and have experience of policy work at a national or international level? Then we can offer you an exciting role with high-priority and meaningful tasks that contribute to societal development, right in the heart of the action.

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

The tasks involve participating in the development of the government's work in the cyber and hybrid field. The duties include working on policy development and handling both national and international issues, with a primary focus on cybersecurity, digitalization, and emerging technologies such as AI. Performing these tasks requires close collaboration with the unit's other case handlers and with other relevant case handlers within the Government Offices, as well as maintaining continuous contact with authorities and other relevant actors.

The Unit for Cyber and Hybrid Issues currently has approximately 20 employees and is responsible for the coordination, governance, and development of issues concerning cyber defence, cybersecurity, psychological defence, and hybrid issues. In this role, you will be part of the Cyber and Hybrid Coordination Group.

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Your background

To be considered for this role, you must meet all mandatory requirements and preferably also the merit criteria.

Requirements:

• Relevant academic degree or other relevant degree or education that the employer considers equivalent.
• Relevant experience of policy work at a national or international level.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish civil service.
• Good skills in oral and written presentation, in both Swedish and English.

Merits:

• Current experience from working as a case handler with relevant issues at the Government Offices, an authority, or equivalent within the unit's subject areas.
• Experience of policy work in or towards multilateral organizations such as the EU or NATO.
• Experience of policy-related work linked to emerging technologies.
• Understanding of the security political situation and how it affects the work with cyber and hybrid issues.

Your personal qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic view, development, and results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic perspective and cooperate for the benefit of the operations. You are expected to contribute your perspective and competence and be open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the operations and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

To fit and thrive in this position, you work well with other people. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner. Furthermore, you work well with complex issues. You analyze and break down problems into their components and solve complicated problems. You plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently. You set and adhere to timeframes.

Great importance will be attached to your personal qualities.

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Other information

Please note that the application deadline is July 24th. Before this date, we have limited capacity to answer questions due to summer holidays. Interviews will take place in week 33. The vacancy is for a fixed-term employment of approximately 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Start date: as soon as possible. Travel may occur. The position is security classified, and a security investigation with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Group Manager Ola Sommelius at 08-405 96 56. You are also welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Albin Törnblad for questions regarding the recruitment process. Union contacts are Katja Wahlsten for Saco, Fredrik Palmquist for the Officers' Association, and Karina Åbom-Engberg for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We are happy to receive calls from you who are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertising and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than July 24, 2026. In connection with your application, you will be asked to answer a number of selection questions. We ask you to take the time to answer these carefully, as they form the basis for our continued selection.

The Government Offices' mission is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its politics. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we work actively to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for issues concerning Sweden's military defence as well as the coordination of civil defence and society's crisis preparedness.