IT Security Specialist at Must

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

Do you want to use your experience in software and IT security to contribute to a safer Sweden in an uncertain world? Then you should apply to us at the Crypto and IT Security Division at Must! We are now seeking IT security experts who want to work on developing the cryptographic systems and IT security components that protect Sweden's security. Main Responsibilities The IT Security Specialist role is clearly focused on software and software-related IT security. The role suits you if you want to take responsibility, influence technical decisions, and contribute with deep expertise. The work is conducted in project form where you get to work alongside some of Sweden's leading IT security experts. Your work includes: Specifying and reviewing cryptographic systems, protocols, and IT security components, as well as testing and verifying their implementations. Evaluating security architectures, identifying vulnerabilities, conducting security tests, reviewing code, and setting requirements for products and product development. Developing our policies, standards, and methods within the IT security field. Conducting continuous and systematic environmental monitoring. About the Division As an IT security expert at the Crypto and IT Security Division, you have the opportunity to work in an environment where experience is highly valued, where decisions are based on technical understanding, and where security is a fundamental prerequisite, not an add-on. We prioritize security, quality, and long-term thinking over quick shortcuts. We strive to be at the forefront of technology and view continuous professional development as a natural part of the work. With us, you get time, trust, and support to deepen your expertise within your field. We also collaborate closely with other authorities and organizations, both in Sweden and internationally. We offer important and stimulating work where you contribute daily to Sweden's security. We also offer excellent opportunities for professional development. With us, you have access to wellness benefits that include three hours of training per week during working hours, as well as good conditions for balance between leisure and work. Personal Qualities To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you are analytical. You enjoy immersing yourself in complex technical contexts and have the ability to critically review cryptographic systems, security architectures, and implementations to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement areas. You are solution-oriented and like to take initiative to drive the work forward. You take responsibility for identifying security challenges, finding solutions, and contributing to well-founded technical decisions. Precision is important to you and you work in a structured manner with high accuracy. You understand the importance of details when specifying requirements, reviewing code, conducting security tests, and verifying security-critical implementations. You enjoy working together with others and are happy to share your knowledge. You actively contribute in projects and have a natural ability to communicate and discuss complex security issues with others. Qualifications Experience in IT security and/or software development, or other relevant field for the position. Academic education in a relevant field or equivalent competence acquired through work experience. Experience developing in an established systems programming language, such as C or C++. Strong ability to read and write technical documentation in both Swedish and English. Meritorious Experience designing, developing, and delivering security-critical systems. Experience reviewing and identifying shortcomings in the design and implementation of security-critical software. Experience with various development methodologies and producing robust software. A deep understanding of how operating systems function, for example Linux or Windows. Experience with embedded systems or customizing security functions in Linux or Windows. Knowledge of system architecture, domain separation, and concepts such as principle of least privilege. Experience in penetration testing or reverse engineering. Knowledge of signals protection systems. Experience working in the Swedish Armed Forces. In the selection process, great weight will be placed on personal qualities. The qualifications stated above must be able to be verified upon request through certificates, references, and work or selection tests. For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values protect the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se). Other Information Type of Employment: Permanent position starting with a six-month probationary period Start Date: By agreement Work Location: Stockholm For information about the position or the recruitment process, contact: [email protected], please write "IT-säkerhetsexpert L.H." in the subject line. Trade Union Representatives Reached via [email protected] We warmly welcome your application by October 9, 2026. In your CV and personal letter, we want you to describe how you meet our requested requirements and qualifications. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se. Selection is ongoing. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.