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The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. The Cyber Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces 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 neutralize threats from the most qualified actors. The effects of a cyberattack can have equally severe consequences for critical societal functions as a conventional armed attack. As a cybersecurity specialist with us, you need to be prepared to defend Sweden and our allies both within and outside Sweden's borders. Our unit must be prepared to meet an adversary at the state actor level. Our operations require high precision and expert competence, therefore we are looking for the best in cybersecurity. 2. The Cyber Defense Unit is looking for you who are at the beginning of your career as a technical specialist in cybersecurity. You who like challenges, problem-solving, learning cyber technology in depth, and who want to work and contribute in a well-composed team. As a junior employee, you will work with well-experienced colleagues where it is a matter of course to share your expertise to strengthen the unit. You will learn about the unit and successively develop competencies to go deeper in your role. You need to be solution-oriented and able to shift focus when needed. We often work in different group constellations which requires good collaboration skills from our specialists. Examples of main work tasks Terrain analysis Log analysis/log monitoring Detection development Threat hunting CTI, tactical-technical level Qualifications Post-secondary education in cybersecurity Swedish citizen Class B driver's license Meritorious Cyber Soldier training In-depth knowledge and proven experience within one area according to the following: Detection development, terrain analysis, reverse engineering, threat hunting, or CTI. Civil Engineer Engineering degree Other relevant vocational education Personal Qualities We see that you who apply want to continue working hands-on with technology. We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for you who possess the following personal qualities: Meticulous Independent Solution-oriented Cooperative Responsive What we offer: To meet and stay ahead of an adversary requires both continuous knowledge development and competence transfer between specialists. Working with us means accepting openness and a learning culture where knowledge is shared so that everyone continuously becomes even better. The work also includes continuous basic military capability, as our personnel hold combatant status. Those who lack basic military training will undergo the Swedish Armed Forces' general military training (AMU) in order to gain 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 healthcare. 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 strong drive and initiative. Other requirements: You should not tell other people than those directly affected that you have applied for a position at 2. Cyber Defense Unit. The reason we ask you to be discreet with the information is that there are positions at the unit covered by confidentiality. Employment with the Swedish Armed Forces requires Swedish citizenship. 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 work psychological tests. Employment form: Permanent employment, 6-month probationary period applies if you are not currently employed within the Swedish Armed Forces. Work location: Linköping Start date: By agreement If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact us at: [email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than August 9, 2026. Your application must include a CV and a personal letter where you describe how you meet our required requirements. Send your application to: [email protected], include reference 2631 with your application. NOTE! The application instructions below are incorrect, use the email instead. -------------------------------------------------------Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: At the Headquarters (HKV) are the Supreme Commander (ÖB) and the Director General (GD), who currently have approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. The Headquarters consists of the command staff, production management, operations management, and military intelligence and security service. The command staff includes, among others, the finance director, personnel director, communications director, and chief counsel. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, and both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness programs, and good balance between work and private life. The Swedish Armed Forces leverages the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed on the wartime roster. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. CV and a personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of certificates and credentials must always be presented. Contact from external recruitment companies and salespeople is not welcome.The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. The Cyber Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces 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 neutralize threats from the most qualified actors. The effects of a cyberattack can have equally severe consequences for critical societal functions as a conventional armed attack. As a cybersecurity specialist with us, you need to be prepared to defend…
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- job
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- active
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- public
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- Linköping
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- 58.405681374135, 15.513919462462
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- Published
- 30. 6. 2026
- Edited
- 5. 8. 2026