Cyber Defense Seeks Highly Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist

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The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. The Swedish Armed Forces' cyber defense is integrated as 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 qualified actors. The effects of a cyber attack can have consequences for critical societal functions equivalent to a conventional armed attack. The Cyber Defense Unit is looking for you—someone with extensive, solid experience and expertise in the cybersecurity craft. You are a person who is passionate about your profession, constantly curious, and wants to stay one step ahead of an adversary. Our unit 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. Key areas of expertise include detection development, threat hunting, incident handling, and penetration testing at a highly complex 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 needed. 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 competence transfer between specialists. Working with us means accepting openness and a learning culture where knowledge is shared so that everyone continuously becomes better. Examples of main work tasks Detection development Defendability analysis Terrain analysis Threat hunting Log analysis/log monitoring CTI, tactical-technical level Mentoring junior staff Qualifications Many years of professional experience in operational cybersecurity work University education in IT or equivalent competence as determined by the employer Have served in the role of team lead or equivalent Swedish citizen Category B driver's license Specialized 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 training Personal qualities We see that you, as an applicant, want to continue working hands-on with the technology. We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for someone who possesses the following traits: Thorough Independent Solution-oriented Cooperative What we offer: Within the Swedish Armed Forces' cyber defense, you are offered continuous competence development so that you can further develop in your role and receive the conditions necessary for you to succeed in your assignment. The work also includes continuous basic military capability, as our personnel have combatant status. Those without military basic training will undergo the Swedish Armed Forces' general training (AMU) in order to gain a basic understanding of military operations and personal proficiency. Being at the highest level also requires good health. As an employer, we support good health by allocating 3 hours of physical training per week and access to certain healthcare. We can offer you a varied workday with an extremely important purpose—to defend our democracy and freedom. This workday is shared with highly competent and friendly colleagues who have strong drive and initiative. If 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 besides your immediate family that you have applied for a position at the 2nd Cyber Defense Unit. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions at the unit that are covered by confidentiality. Employment with the Swedish Armed Forces requires Swedish citizenship. Employment includes national and international deployment 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 occupational psychological tests. Type of employment: Permanent position, 6-month probationary period applies if you are not currently employed by 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 by August 9, 2026. Your application must contain a CV and a personal letter describing how you meet our requested requirements. Send your application to: [email protected], specify reference 2612 in your application. NOTE! The application instructions below are incorrect—use the email address instead. Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces' website. ----------------------------------------------------- Information about the recruiting unit: At Headquarters are the Supreme Commander and the Director General. Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees—both professional officers and civilian experts. Since January 1, 2023, Headquarters has consisted of the Defense Staff, the Operational Command, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, and the Headquarters' Staff Division and independent oversight units. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is typically 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 wartime-stationed. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you proceed in the employment process, always certified copies of grades and certificates must be presented. Contact from external recruitment firms and salespeople is not welcome.The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. The Swedish Armed Forces' cyber defense is integrated as 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 qualified actors. The effects of a cyber attack can have consequences for critical societal functions equivalent to a conventional armed attack. The Cyber Defense Unit is looking for you—someone with extensive, solid experience…

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17. 6. 2026

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