The 1st Cyber Defense Regiment (1.CFF) is part of the Swedish Armed Forces' capability for armed conflict in the cyber domain. We defend the Swedish Armed Forces' command and control systems through both proactive operations and reactive handling of IT security incidents. Our dimensioned adversaries have large resources and high competence, which places high demands on us to protect these systems. Since the regiment's operations involve handling live operations, you will be an important player in defending Sweden and strengthening our collective capability within the cyber domain.
Main responsibilities
As an infrastructure technician, you will work to ensure a stable, secure, and functioning IT environment. A large part of the work consists of operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting of server and network environments. You will work continuously with communications and network infrastructure, which means you may be involved in ordering, configuring, monitoring, and documenting connections.
The work involves contact with protected systems and information. It is therefore important that you have a high level of security awareness and the ability to understand the importance of confidentiality in daily work.
Qualifications
Experience with troubleshooting WAN, LAN, and internet connections
Good knowledge of Linux-based server systems
Experience with documentation and development of IT environments
Experience with monitoring and documentation of connections and networks
Good skills in Bash / Python
Very good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
B-category driving license
Meritorious
Documented work experience from IT support, service desk, or operations environment
Experience with incident handling in IT environments
Experience with project work
Work experience from military and/or government operations
Interest in new technology and environmental monitoring within IT infrastructure
What we offer you
We can offer you meaningful work tasks and a higher purpose in being part of the total defense family and defending Sweden. Opportunity to broaden your competence both within your own area and for the regiment as a whole. You are given space to solve assigned tasks to the level required and spend the time needed to solve your tasks in the best way. A workplace characterized by a family feeling, camaraderie, and strong confidence in employees and their competence.
Time, opportunity, and tools to deliver results in your work tasks.
Annual training plan that you have significant influence over to deepen your competence.
Competent and driven colleagues working toward a common purpose.
Opportunity to train up to 3 hours per week during work time. For us, training is a work task.
Work is performed on-site, but we place great emphasis on you having a good balance between work and private life, where you have the opportunity for flexible working hours.
Personal qualities
We are looking for someone who is initiative-taking and engaged and who likes to make your own decisions when you see a need or opportunity for improvement. You enjoy driving work forward and like to contribute your own ideas and solutions. You are self-driven and responsible, which means you can plan and structure your work on your own while ensuring your tasks are completed. Furthermore, we appreciate if you are creative and have an interest in developing working methods, finding smarter solutions in both processes and technical environments. You experience yourself as curious and enjoy learning new things, and you see change as something positive.
Work tasks within the regiment can sometimes change on short notice. This requires that you are flexible and have an aptitude for prioritizing tasks, combined with the ability to maintain your composure and a good mood even during periods of high workload. We value your ability to be a team player and your curiosity to develop technically.
Personal qualities will carry significant weight in the selection for this position, along with the assessment of your technical skills.
Other requirements
The position is covered by confidentiality, so we encourage you to be restrictive in your communication regarding your application for the position.
For employment with the Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish citizenship is required. Employment entails national and international military service obligations. The position has combatant status, which means you must be able to handle and use weapons. You will receive this training from us.
A security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment. The selection process will be supplemented with multiple interviews and tests. More information about this will be communicated at a possible first interview.
Employment type: Permanent position with 6-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
Work location: Enköping
Start date: By agreement.
If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact: mailto:[email protected]
Welcome to submit your application no later than August 25. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter describing how you meet our requirements.
Submit your application to: mailto:[email protected], please indicate reference "2617" in your application.
Note: The application instructions below are incorrect; use the email according to the instructions above.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. The 1st Cyber Defense Regiment (1.CFF) is part of the Swedish Armed Forces' capability for armed conflict in the cyber domain. We defend the Swedish Armed Forces' command and control systems through both proactive operations and reactive handling of IT security incidents. Our dimensioned adversaries have large resources and high competence, which places high demands on us to protect these systems. Since the regiment's operations involve handling live operations, you will be an important player in defending Sweden and strengthening our collective capability within the cyber domain.
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Overview
Type
job
Status
active
Visibility
public
City
Enköping
GPS
59.635693, 17.077824
Email
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9
Published
14. 7. 2026
Edited
5. 8. 2026
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Specifications
Region
Uppsala län
Duration
Ongoing
Employer
FÖRSVARSMAKTEN
Postcode
75439
Open positions
1
Profession
IT-tekniker/Datatekniker
Salary Type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
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