IT Architect for the Digitalization and Service Department

Mittuniversitetet · Full-time

Holmgatan 10, Sundsvall, Sweden

The Digitalization and Service Department is responsible for Mid Sweden University's IT, Service Center, Archive and Records Management, and media production. The department consists of approximately 50 employees and operates in both Östersund and Sundsvall. The department handles technical support, development, operations, information security, telephony, and service center functions. The department has both operational and strategic responsibility in these areas. IT Operations & Development is one of four units within the Digitalization and Service Department at Mid Sweden University. The unit consists of 15 employees and is tasked with delivering operations and development services in an efficient, secure, and service-oriented manner. The target audience includes students, staff, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Mid Sweden University is seeking a driven and experienced IT architect with a focus on security who wants to contribute to developing our IT environment and drive technical change in a complex organization. In this role, you will be an important part of developing and managing IT architecture, as well as contributing to long-term sustainable, robust, and secure technical solutions. You will work closely with IT specialists, developers, operations functions, business units, and other stakeholders. You are also expected to participate in and lead assignments and development initiatives, as well as provide support in architecture and technical decision-making issues. Your areas of responsibility will include: Develop and further develop IT architecture and technical solutions Participate in and drive architecture and technical decision-making matters Contribute to target architecture, technical principles, and standardization Provide support to projects, operations organizations, and business units on technical matters Participate in matters concerning cloud services, integrations, identity, and IT security Integrate security requirements and security principles in architecture and technical solutions Participate in technical assessments and requirements setting for the implementation and procurement of IT solutions Your Background You have academic education in IT, computer engineering, systems science, or equivalent experience that the employer deems equivalent. We are looking for someone with several years of experience in IT and who is accustomed to working with complex IT environments, architecture, and technical solutions. We would like to see that you have experience in several of the following areas: IT architecture and solution design IT security and security architecture Cloud services and IT platforms Azure and Microsoft 365 Identity and access management Integrations and system landscapes Infrastructure, backup, and recovery Your Qualities To thrive and succeed in this role, you are analytical, structured, and have the ability to see the whole picture. You are confident in technical decisions and can communicate complex matters clearly. You work independently while collaborating well with both technical specialists and the business organization. You have a natural focus on security, robustness, and long-term sustainable solutions. In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Readiness for overtime and travel may occur in the position. Employment and Start Date The position is a permanent, full-time employment with a start date of 2026-12-01 according to agreement. A probationary period may apply. Work Location: Östersund or Sundsvall Information Further information is provided by Unit Manager, [email protected] or 010-1428857. Application Application documents should be in Swedish or English. Specify what should be included with the application. We welcome your application via our recruitment system no later than 2026-09-24. APPLY HERE! Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an educational institution with proximity to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are situated by the sea, forest, and mountains, which creates conditions for fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and educational programs that contribute to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to balance work with leisure and have good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for health and wellness activities, salary supplement during parental leave and sick leave. You also get generous vacation days. Mid Sweden University actively works for equal conditions and strives to utilize the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Salaries are set in accordance with central salary agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation. We are happy to receive questions from those interested in working with us, but decline inquiries from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.