IT Security Specialist in Security Protection

Försvarets Materielverk · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

We are seeking an IT security specialist who wants to help ensure and develop information security in FMV's information systems. Do you have experience working with complex IT security issues in a government agency or large organization? Are you a team player with the ability to help others understand complex challenges? Then you might be the person we're looking for! About the Position In your role as an IT security specialist at the security protection department, you are responsible for conducting reviews and controls of internal and external information systems with IT security requirements. You work both independently and in groups with other colleagues to support both internal and external system owners in developing secure systems and through review and control work ensure that IT security requirements are met. You also contribute to developing, managing, and monitoring regulations and guidelines within security protection. As part of the agency's IT security function, you monitor and analyze issues of importance for security protection and help translate regulations and requirements into practical security work. You support training activities by developing training materials, conducting training for both internal and external audiences, and participating in incident investigations affecting information systems. You will become part of a competent and engaged team where you work together, while the role requires significant personal responsibility and the ability to independently drive work tasks forward. The position is located in Stockholm. Travel occurs both domestically and internationally. About You We are looking for you who have post-secondary education in an area relevant to the position or have equivalent competence acquired in other ways that we consider equivalent. To succeed in the role, it is necessary that you have several years of current and relevant experience working with complex IT security issues within a government agency or other large organization. You have experience working based on regulations/standards in information security, such as FFS, KSF, NIS 1 and 2, PMFS, or ISO 27001. You have good knowledge of complex IT communications and IT security architectures for secure system solutions and of legislation in applicable areas for the security protection and IT security field. Furthermore, you have experience interpreting and applying regulations within the security protection area and express yourself very well in both speech and writing in Swedish and English. It is advantageous if you have experience with requirement interpretation and approval of information systems in security-sensitive operations. We also view positively experience in planning and conducting training in information or IT security or related areas. A driver's license is an advantage, but not a requirement for the position. Personal qualities are very important to us. We are looking for you who have specialist competence in IT security and who enjoy sharing your knowledge with others. You find it easy to create and develop good relationships, collaborate well with others, and build trust both internally and externally. At the same time, you are self-motivated, take your own initiatives, and have the ability to plan, prioritize, and drive your work forward in a structured manner. FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We have the task of providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you get to be part of developing and procuring what sometimes doesn't exist yet. You drive the development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality. You will work at the Legal and Security Office, which is responsible for legal issues and managing and developing the agency's security protection. The goal of security protection activities is to achieve well-balanced security and to maintain protection for assets, operations, and deliveries. The Security Protection Department works broadly across the entire security protection area and within several projects toward goals related to security protection both within FMV and toward companies with which FMV has security protection agreements. At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits: - Skills development and career opportunities - Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work to the extent that work permits - Occupational pension and wellness allowance Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: https://www.fmv.se/jobb--karriar/arbeta-pa-fmv/. Do you want to be part of developing the defense of the future? Welcome with your application no later than September 20, 2026. Good to Know You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, clearly describe the way you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask you not to send a cover letter or include a photo in your CV. We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, knowledge, and personal qualities. Our union representatives are SACO Stefan Hållande, OFR/S Lena Sköld Gunnarsson, OFR/O Ann-Carol Wallgren Falk, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. For questions about the position, you can contact Jonas Ekelius via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact Lovisa Karlsson at [email protected] with questions about the recruitment process. #LI-Hybrid To work for us, you must be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply probationary employment, and as an employee you will be registered for mobilization in accordance with total defense needs. Applications for this position are only accepted via FMV's website or registrar. We have done our due diligence and therefore decline offers of advertisement and recruitment services.