Expert in Security-Protected Procurement

Migrationsverket · Full-time

Slottsgatan 82, Norrköping, Sweden

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of our time's major societal issues – migration. We are approximately 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job! The Agency conducts extensive development work including civil defense and coordination within migration and asylum, with assignments from both the government and the EU. The Migration Agency's Security Department is part of the head office and has overall responsibility for security and preparedness in the agency. At the Security Department, experts work with information security, physical security, personnel security, crisis preparedness and civil defense, internal investigations, employee protection and other security matters across the entire spectrum from operational security to security protection. The department is led by our Security Director, who also sits in the agency's management. The Security Department is in an expansive phase, and we are now seeking you to help strengthen our work within security protection and focus on security-protected procurement. As an expert in the field, you will be placed at the Security Unit, where we are responsible for the agency's security protection as well as operational security, and where experts in physical security, information security and security protection are gathered. Operations are affected by complex threat scenarios and supported by technical systems with high requirements for security and availability. We offer varied, stimulating and responsible work with great opportunities for personal development. We are now seeking someone with experience working with security protection and operational security, and who wants to work with procurement in the context of protected assets. We would be pleased if you have broad security experience in both operational security and security protection. Job Description We offer stimulating and responsible work with great opportunities for personal development. As an expert focused on security-protected procurement in the context of protected assets, you will work closely with our security protection experts and case handlers, as well as in close collaboration with the procurement and purchasing unit and responsible managers in the operations. You will participate in further development of the area, and in this position you will combine work on development, governance and follow-up with support to operations. The work requires you to be structured, self-directed and have the will and ability to take your own initiatives. Your ability to interpret, evaluate and handle complex and protected information is critical in choosing measures and priorities. To succeed in the role, you have excellent collaboration skills and are driven to achieve the right impact in operations. You also have well-developed pedagogical skills, which will help you reach out into the organization and create understanding for security protection as well as operational security at different levels in the organization. In your work, you demonstrate high integrity and pronounced security awareness. As we strive for broad roles in our security department, other qualified tasks may occur, based on operational needs and your own interests and experience. Who are you? To thrive and succeed, you should be structured and clear, while at the same time responsive to operational needs. You possess very good collaboration skills. You listen and communicate clearly and ensure that messages are conveyed and expectations are clear to all parties involved. You approach challenges in a constructive manner. You plan, organize and prioritize work effectively and set and keep timelines. You take initiative, start activities and achieve results. Furthermore, you see the bigger picture and consider the broader perspective. You understand your role and your area, but also work toward the best interests of the entire organization in your actions and decisions. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Since the position is classified in a security class, it requires that you are a Swedish citizen. We are seeking someone who has: - academic education or relevant work experience for the position in combination with formal education in the security field - several years of experience working with security protection, preferably with a connection to procurement including follow-up and control at an agency or large organization - very good knowledge of security protection legislation as well as regulations, instructions and standards in the field - experience following up and developing processes in an agency and/or larger organization - very good ability to express yourself in good Swedish, both verbally and in writing It is a merit if you: - have experience with and understanding of corporate law, corporate structures and risk management related to this - have experience working within other relevant security areas, such as information security - have experience leading projects Information Employment form: Permanent with initial probationary period Working hours: Flexible hours Placement: Norrköping or Stockholm Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement Employment benefits: Read about our employment benefits here. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. A security vetting with background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) will therefore be conducted before employment decision. Working in the state means you follow the state's values. Special requirements are also placed on judgment, security mindset and compliance with applicable laws. We ask questions in interviews about any previous criminal activity and shortcomings in previous employment. For final candidates, these questions are also posed to references. Information gathered will be considered in the overall assessment of your suitability for the position. Application Welcome to submit your application materials by September 10, 2026. We accept your application via our recruitment system.