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1 position(s).

Do you want to hack but not write reports? Do you want to create social value and contribute to Sweden's independence in the world? FRA is now looking for several engaged and proactive operators. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer an environment with unique competence breadth, a strong sense of community, and good opportunities for personal development. At FRA, we work with unique tasks – for Sweden's security and integrity.

Your Mission

You will belong to a unit that develops and delivers access and exploitation capabilities, and conducts collection operations. The team around you consists of skilled hackers from various backgrounds with diverse experiences. Together, you will tackle complex problems, goals, and tasks. The result of your efforts will deliver direct operational value to our clients.

The role's main responsibilities include:

• Collection of stored signals (network collection).
• Test and develop access methods (exploits).
• Build and develop own tools.
• Deliver material as a basis for outgoing reporting.
• Work in close dialogue with our analysts.
• Competence development and method development.

Your Qualifications

Requirements:

• Several years of work experience in IT security, for example as a penetration tester, developer, or system administrator.
• An academic degree in computer science or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way.
• Deep and broad knowledge of IT security.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish and English.

The following are meritorious for the position if you have interest, knowledge, and identify with one or more of these areas:

• Hacking certifications and courses
• Access establishment
• Programming/development
• Linux Internals
• Windows Internals
• Networking
• Active Directory
• Exploit development
• Exfiltration methods
• Covert lateral movement
• Bypassing antivirus and EDR
• C2 frameworks
• Web application security / Web application hacking
• Reverse engineering
• SOC or IT forensics

We consider it a prerequisite that you have had a solid and genuine interest in IT security for many years. That said, no one is an expert in everything, so do not let that stop you from applying even if you only identify with some of the points above. For us, personality and attitude are more important than a perfect checklist on a CV. We are looking for someone who enjoys exploring problems together with others and finds it enriching to contribute their perspectives to find good solutions.

In this job, change is a natural part of everyday life. We see it as an opportunity to continuously develop and learn new things, and we hope that appeals to you. Daring to explore different paths, and learning from both successes and mistakes, is an important part of our culture. We have long experience in developing our staff and will provide you with the opportunity and prerequisites to grow in the areas required to solve our tasks.

Given the nature of the assignment, you are also expected to have a high degree of personal integrity.

You are

We are looking for you with the following qualities:

• Problem-solving analytical ability: Works well with complex issues. Analyzes and breaks down problems into their components and solves complicated problems.
• Specialist knowledge: Understands the professional aspects of the work particularly well. Continuously maintains specialist knowledge. Is a knowledge resource for others.
• Stable: Is calm, stable, and controlled in stressful or pressured situations. Maintains a realistic perspective on situations and focuses on the right things.
• Flexible: Adapts easily to changed circumstances. Can quickly change their viewpoint and approach. Sees opportunities in changes.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena where every task is part of something larger. In one way or another, as an employee, you will 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 safety, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber domain and signals intelligence, as well as an alarm bell for military 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 characteristics and prerequisites. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to a stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se/). For more information about the National Cyber Security Centre, visit www.ncsc.se (http://www.ncsc.se/).

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All 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 an employment, you will be security vetted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. We apply a six-month probationary period. Tests may be applied in this recruitment process. For more information, you are welcome to contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We receive applications via www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se) by 2026-08-09. Reference number 2026FRA783-2.

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

Keywords: Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Pentest, Red Team, Red Teaming, OSWP, OSCP, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, Hacking, Hacker

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