Security Analyst

Within the Security Department, we have broad expertise and a passionate interest in the field, and it is a department where you have the opportunity to grow together with your colleagues in a supportive and social environment. The work is characterized by great flexibility and freedom with responsibility. Within the department, we continuously work on employee-adapted competence development and maintaining a sustainable and pleasant work environment. Job Responsibilities As a Security Analyst, you will primarily work with support and operational development regarding compliance with security policy regulations that affect research activities. The Security Department works with, among other things: Implementation and compliance with regulations regarding the institution's preparedness for crisis and war and its role in total defense Implementation and compliance with regulations regarding civilian products with dual uses Implementation and compliance with regulations regarding research that constitutes activities with war material Support for systematic risk management and risk and vulnerability analyses Implementation and compliance with the Act on Screening of Foreign Direct Investment Implementation and compliance with the Security Protection Act You will be part of a working group that specializes in these areas. Everyone in the working group has basic competence in all subject areas, but you will have the opportunity to focus particularly on a few areas. In practice, you may work with: Providing support in developing the agency's crisis preparedness work Conducting analyses Writing internal guidelines, procedures, and guidance Handling applications for various permits required for security-policy strategic products in research Conducting internal training and workshops Reviewing draft agreements and providing researchers with guidance within your focus area Qualifications As an applicant for this role, we see that you have: An academic degree in, for example, political science or law. In addition, you have advanced-level education or professional experience that demonstrates your analytical abilities. Strong ability to express yourself orally, express yourself in writing, and give presentations in Swedish and English. We are looking for someone who is attracted to the university's complex, prestigious, and innovative environment. As a person, we see that you have: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, systematize information, put things in a larger context, and pedagogically describe complex events Strong ability to work in a team, understand others' perspectives, and communicate in an international environment Strong ability to take personal responsibility and deliver results of high quality A professional and diplomatic approach Interest in operational development Desirable/Meriting Qualifications It is meriting if you have experience working with civil preparedness and total defense. It is also meriting if you have experience with other subject areas listed above. About the Employment The employment is permanent (probation applies). Full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala The position is placed in a security class and requires Swedish citizenship in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585). A security clearance with background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. Service as an on-call officer (TiB) may be included in the position over time. This means that after a training period, you may be part of a group that takes turns staffing the university's emergency telephone outside office hours. Emergency compensation is paid according to the local collective agreement when serving as TiB. If you have protected personal information, references, or similar information that you consider should be protected, we recommend that you send your application marked with the job posting's reference number by mail to: Uppsala University, HR Department, HR Unit UFV, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala. Note that your application will be considered a received public document regardless of how it is sent, and only information covered by confidentiality under the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400) can be classified as confidential in a future request for disclosure. For information about the employment, contact: Security Chief Fredrik Blomqvist 018-471 35 01 In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Please submit your application by September 11, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2488. Note that this is a shortened version of the job posting. To see the full posting, please click on "Apply here" or visit Uppsala University's job listings website Qualified candidates will be contacted as applications are received as part of streamlining the process. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a condition of employment; applicants must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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