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Do you want to contribute your knowledge to an important societal mission? Do you want to work in a workplace characterized by strong camaraderie and high technical competence? Are you a skilled network technician who thrives on varied tasks and working with complex technical solutions? Then you are the one we are looking for! We are currently seeking both senior and junior network technicians across several different areas.

Main Responsibilities

The role of a network technician involves a broad spectrum of network-related tasks. This may include configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, routers, and switches. Reviewing technical documentation, as well as reporting and documenting ongoing and completed work, is seen as a natural part of the job. You play a vital role in ensuring a well-functioning and up-to-date IT environment, together with your colleagues.

What We Offer

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variety and complexity, as well as high demands on IT security, which means good opportunities for development and internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy a number of different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the organization's needs and your career goals.
• Three hours of exercise per week during working hours, with the possibility of reimbursement for sports clothing and membership fees.
• A good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28–35 days of vacation per year, depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and sick leave (VAB), as well as the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

Qualifications

• An academic education within IT or other post-secondary education and/or experience that we assess as equivalent.
• Current and relevant experience with switches, routers, and network protocols.
• Good knowledge of network equipment such as firewalls and load balancers.
• Good knowledge and understanding of networks and IT infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of Cisco network products.
• Good ability to communicate in speech and writing, both in Swedish and English.
• Swedish citizenship.
• Category B driver's license.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Knowledge of encryption and secure communication.
• Certification within Cisco networking (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
• Experience in building and designing network environments.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix is meritorious.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory (AD) is meritorious.

Personal Attributes

You are a driven and initiative-taking person who gets the job done without compromising quality. We believe that a prerequisite for good results is a lack of pretension, structure, precision, and the ability to be results-oriented. For us, it is important that we have a positive attitude, help each other, and that everyone does their best. We expect you to have a good ability to work independently and prioritize your tasks, while also being a good team player and having good cooperation with your colleagues. At times, the workload is high, so you must be able to handle stress.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Other Information

The position is a permanent civil employment located in Stockholm. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a 6-month probationary period for those who have not previously been employed by the Armed Forces. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Travel and business trips are part of the role.

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-08-16. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position. For more information about the recruitment process, contact HR Generalist Simone Aro at [email protected].

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 command – 24/7, year-round. The unit has overall responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command and control 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 throughout the country. Read more at jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (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 cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.