Vacant job

Main Responsibilities

As a Security Clearance Officer at the Office of Information Technology (KIT), you will have a broad scope of work within security clearance and signals security. The position is located within the office's staff unit, which coordinates the office's operations and supports the office management.

You will coordinate assignments and cases within the office as well as with central functional areas within the Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must). The work includes planning, follow-up, and ongoing coordination within the security and signals security areas. You will support managers with security clearance analyses and security clearance planning, and you will also be responsible for signals security administration regarding certificates and cryptographic keys.

About the Unit

The Office of Information Technology (KIT) at Must is responsible for the development, management, and operation of Must's information systems. The office contributes to Must's capabilities by realizing information systems and information services that support Must's intelligence and security service. The KIT staff unit coordinates the operations at the office and supports the office's technical departments regarding the responsibility for Must's information systems.

Personal Attributes

As a person, you are self-reliant, meticulous, and have a good sense of order. You have a big picture overview but do not lose focus on the details. You are calm but also have the ability to adjust your pace when the situation requires it.

We are looking for someone who is structured and systematic. You are skilled at communicating in a pedagogical and clear manner, enabling colleagues to gain an overview of the work situation and the way forward. You enjoy collaborating and are a good listener in dialogues with others. You are unpretentious, and with personal maturity, reliability, and high integrity, you create trust in your work. A verified and stable security awareness characterizes you as a person.

We would appreciate it if you have a flexible approach and can take initiative to solve emerging problems. You are also interested in contributing to the development of working methods and processes. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Qualifications

• Relevant security clearance training or documented work experience in the field of security clearance that the employer deems equivalent.
• Experience as a system operator on signals security systems.
• Relevant academic degree, or equivalent competence acquired through professional experience.

Merits

• Training in short-term and cryptographic key administration, LSO/CSO MGEI/Arana.
• Completed training at FM UndSäkC or the Swedish Total Defence Signals Security School.
• Broad knowledge of IT and network security.
• Experience working at a government agency.
• Knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' operations in general, and intelligence and security services in particular.

We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not meet all the merit requirements listed above, as there are opportunities within the Swedish Armed Forces and Must to acquire the requested competence after commencement of employment.

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 www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent position starting with a six-month probationary period.

Start date: According to agreement.

Location: Stockholm.

The position requires on-site work, and therefore, remote work is not an option.

For inquiries about the position or the recruitment process, contact:

[email protected], please write "Security Clearance Officer KIT" in the subject line.

Trade Union Representatives

Trade union representatives can be reached via mailto:[email protected]

We warmly welcome your application by 2026-08-10. In your CV and cover letter, we would like you to describe how you meet our requested requirements and merits. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se). The selection process will begin during week 34.

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

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the Government and the Swedish Armed Forces with qualified decision support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Swedish Armed Forces' security. Our vision is "A safer Sweden in an uncertain world". Must is a knowledge organization offering both exciting and crucial tasks for Sweden. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, e.g., political science, IT, economics, technology, mathematics, and HR. A large part of Must's operations are subject to secrecy, and we therefore ask you not to tell others that you have applied for a job at Must, except for your closest ones. Read more about Must and our operations: Must Annual Report 2022 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/musts-arsoversikter/must-arsoversikt-2022.pdf).

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a human being and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer with an open organization where we support each other. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built 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.

The Swedish Armed Forces capitalize on the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments. Employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with register check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails 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 diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.