2nd Cyber Defense Regiment Seeks Highly Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist

The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on an extensive growth journey. The Armed Forces' cyber defense is an integrated part of military defense and constitutes a military strategic resource. Cyber defense has the capability to conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations as well as to detect, identify, and counter threats from the most sophisticated actors. The effects of a cyberattack can have consequences as significant for critical infrastructure as a conventional armed attack. 2nd Cyber Defense Regiment is seeking you—someone with extensive, solid experience and expertise in the craft of cybersecurity. You are a person who is passionate about your profession, constantly curious, and wants to stay one step ahead of an adversary. Our regiment must be prepared to face an opponent at the state actor level. Our operations require high precision and expert competence; therefore, we are looking for the best in cybersecurity. Expert areas include, for example, detection development, threat hunting, incident management, and penetration testing at a very advanced level. As a cybersecurity specialist with us, you need to be prepared to defend Sweden and our allies both within and outside Sweden's borders. You need to be solution-oriented and able to shift focus when necessary. We often work in different team constellations, which places demands on good collaboration skills among our specialists. To meet and stay ahead of an adversary requires both continuous knowledge development and competency transfer among specialists. Working with us means accepting openness and a learning culture where knowledge is shared so that everyone continuously becomes even better. Examples of Main Responsibilities Detection development Defensibility analysis Terrain analysis Threat hunting Log analysis/log monitoring CTI, tactical-technical level Mentoring junior staff members Qualifications Multiple years of work experience in operational cybersecurity work Higher education in IT or equivalent competence as determined by the employer Experience acting as a team lead or equivalent Swedish citizen Class B driver's license Advanced Knowledge and Proven Experience in One of the Following Areas: Detection development Terrain analysis Reverse engineering Threat hunting Penetration testing CTI Meritorious Completed military basic training Other relevant vocational education Personal Qualities We see that you as an applicant want to continue working hands-on with technology. We place great importance on personal qualities and are seeking someone who possesses the following: Thorough Independent Solution-oriented Cooperative What We Offer Within the Swedish Armed Forces' cyber defense, you are offered continuous competency development so you can develop further in your role and gain the prerequisites needed to succeed in your assignment. The work also includes continuous basic military capability, as our personnel have combatant status. Anyone lacking military basic training will undergo the Armed Forces' general training (AMU) to obtain a basic understanding of military operations and personal skills. Being at the highest level also requires good health. As an employer, we support good health by providing 3 hours of physical training per week and access to certain medical care. We can offer you a varied daily routine with an extremely important purpose—to defend our democracy and freedom. This routine is shared with highly competent and pleasant colleagues who have a strong drive and initiative. If you feel you possess high competence in cybersecurity and want to strengthen society for a higher purpose, you are warmly welcome to apply to us! Other Requirements You should not tell other people than your immediate family that you have applied for a position at 2nd Cyber Defense Regiment. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions at the regiment that are covered by confidentiality. Employment with the Swedish Armed Forces requires Swedish citizenship. Employment includes national and international 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 records check will be conducted before employment. The selection process will be supplemented with work psychological tests. Employment form: Permanent position, with a 6-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Armed Forces Work location: Linköping Start date: By agreement For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact us at: [email protected] Please submit your application no later than September 27. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter in which you describe how you meet our stated requirements. Send your application to: [email protected], indicate reference 46670 with your application. NOTE! The application instructions below are incorrect; use the email instead. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. Information about the Recruiting Regiment: Headquarters hosts the Supreme Commander and Director General. Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees—both professional officers and civilian experts. Headquarters consists, as of January 1, 2023, of the Defense Staff, Operations Command, Military Intelligence and Security Service, and Headquarters' Staff Division and independent oversight units. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is typically required. A security clearance with records check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed on a war footing. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Your application must be accompanied by a CV and personal letter. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment firms and salespeople are not welcome.

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