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Would you feel proud to play a crucial role in strengthening Sweden's defense? Are you interested in collaborating with competent and dedicated employees to ensure the Swedish Armed Forces' operation and development of command and IT systems? Are you motivated by change work? Then the position of Technical System Manager with us might be for you.

We welcome your application!

About the Unit and Operations

The Technical and Maintenance Office for Command Systems (TVK Ledsyst) in Enköping consists of approximately 190 employees across seven departments. The unit's main task is the management of the Swedish Armed Forces' command and information systems throughout their entire lifecycle, from development to decommissioning, during both war, crisis, and peace. The Swedish Armed Forces and the unit are experiencing strong growth, which means we are facing new challenges and assignments.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of Technical System Manager, you are part of the Signals Intelligence Section within the Secure Systems Department. This section will grow and develop in line with the Swedish Armed Forces' increasing needs. The area of responsibility related to the role covers technical systems for signals intelligence within the total defense.

Main tasks include:

• Plan, budget, and direct operations and maintenance activities
• Prepare and lead handover activities
• Support other functions in procurement and decommissioning activities
• Monitor and report on operations and maintenance activities
• Monitor and report on the status of supply logistics
• Process departure cases
• Support other functions in maintenance issues
• Coordinate the handling of technical document referrals
• Reporting within the area of responsibility

You report to the Section Chief.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Academic education focused on IT, systems science, or equivalent, alternatively long experience with equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways, within or outside the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience working with signals intelligence equipment, for example as a signals intelligence officer or instructor.
• Experience in asset management governance
• Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

Personal Attributes

To fit and thrive in this position, you need drive and commitment. You must be able to work independently under your own responsibility, but also enjoy working in a team. You are good at listening, supporting, and sharing your knowledge with colleagues.

Your communication style is direct and clear. You are meticulous, have good planning skills, and a high awareness of quality. Since the work can be intense at times, you need to be able to structure and prioritize your work.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal attributes and suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience from the defense industry, the Swedish Armed Forces (FM), or the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
• Experience managing systems in large organizations
• Experience with budgeting and financial monitoring
• Knowledge of and experience with ILS (Integrated Logistic Support)
• System operator for one or more signals intelligence systems
• Project management experience
• Experience with integrated business systems – preferably SAP

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).

Other Information

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

Work location: Enköping

Employment level: Full-time

The position is civilian

Travel in the course of duty occurs

Start date: As agreed

Information about the position

Section Chief, Signals Intelligence Section: Camilla Ridesjö

Information about the recruitment process

HR Administrator: Mia Penttinen

Union Representatives

Saco-S – Agnetha Landquist

SEKO – Matz Felix

OFR/S – Martin Sparr

OFR/O – Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces' switchboard at 010-825 10 00

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-08-17. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit, FMTIS, ensures the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command - 24/7, year-round. The unit has a consolidated responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2,000 employees at more than 32 locations around the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis

An employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal 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.

Talks from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.