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The Swedish Armed Forces are expanding its capabilities and growing, which is why we are looking for new colleagues within IT. Do you want to take the next step in your career as an IT Systems Engineer and work with large-scale operational environments in a crucial government agency?

About the Employer

At the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base that encompasses both professional development and personal well-being. Here, a good balance between work and private life is important, and we offer many career opportunities. The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead – 24/7, 365 days a year.

As an employee in the Swedish Armed Forces' IT Operations Department, you will be part of an important societal mission with many exciting areas of operation and the opportunity to make a real difference. The IT Operations Department, together with adjacent departments, is responsible for the operation of the Swedish Armed Forces' central IT systems. We work process-oriented according to ITIL and with the support of agile methods.

What We Offer You

Work together with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues, where continuous competence development and health promotion are a natural part of everyday life. Our value base is permeated by the keywords: Openness, Results, and Responsibility.

• Competence development based on the organization's needs and your career goals.
• 3 hours of training per week during working hours.
• 28–35 days of vacation per year, depending on age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and sick leave for family members, as well as the option to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

Main Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you play a key role where you, together with your colleagues, have operational responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' IT systems. Your tasks mainly consist of performing installations, troubleshooting, optimization, maintenance, and configuration of servers and network equipment, as well as user support.

You will be involved in planning and implementation during new releases or major changes. This also includes reviewing technical documentation and reporting on and documenting ongoing and completed work.

Requirements

Qualifications

• University education in IT/Computer Science or experience we assess as equivalent.
• At least 2 years of work experience with LAN/WAN.
• Good knowledge of server environments and client management.
• Work experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and operation of Windows/Linux servers.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Category B driver's license for manual cars.
• Fluent Swedish and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Personal Attributes

We see that you are driven and accustomed to taking initiative. We are convinced that a prerequisite for good results is a lack of ego, structure, and precision. Since problem-solving is a natural part of your work, we would like you to be analytically minded. To thrive in this role, it is important that you have strong collaboration skills while being able to work independently without losing focus or motivation. You enjoy further developing yourself and learning new things. You are positive, and great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Work experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server environments and clients in larger networks.
• Work based on agile principles and approaches.
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' operations.
• Certificate management.
• Knowledge of signal protection equipment, alarm management, and log analysis.

Other Information

• Employment Type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed within the agency.
• Employment Level: Full-time.
• Work Location: Bålsta.
• Start Date: As soon as possible according to agreement.
• On-call duties and work at other locations are included in the position.

For inquiries about the position and the recruitment process, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Union Representatives at FMTIS

SACO: Agneta Landquist
OFR/S: Martin Sparr
SEKO: Matz Felix
OFR/O: Heikki Videll
All can be reached by phone: 019-39 35 00

Application

We welcome your application no later than August 10, 2026. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter.

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 Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead – 24/7, 365 days a year. The unit has overall 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 jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security investigation with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized in wartime and 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 hiring process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.