Systems Administrator for Swedish Armed Forces Cyber Defense in Stockholm

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

Do you want to protect Sweden and our right to live as we choose in a digitalized world? Internet-based attacks on computers and servers are occurring worldwide at an increasingly large scale. The effects of a cyberattack can have equally significant consequences for critical societal functions as a conventional armed attack. The Swedish Armed Forces is an organization in constant development to always be prepared to protect Sweden's inviolable freedom. We are prepared to do what is necessary, even in the most difficult situations. The Swedish Armed Forces Cyber Defense is now seeking experienced Systems Administrators. We are looking for someone with a strong interest and experience in systems administration who wants to develop further. About the Position In this role, depending on your experience and drive, you will work with design, installation, configuration, hardening, and monitoring of servers and clients. The goal is to ensure that everyone in the organization has a good and secure IT environment to work in. You will be offered qualified competence development over time. Your main duties: Depending on your drive and aptitude, your tasks will be to work together with other colleagues on, for example: Installing, configuring, and monitoring services and applications. Developing designs for new services and applications or updating existing ones. Developing specifications for hardware required to run existing or planned services and applications. Participating in maintaining a functioning backup and recovery process. Qualifications Strong knowledge of systems administration for both Linux and Windows Strong knowledge of programming and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) General strong knowledge of IT and network technology Academic education or knowledge acquired through relevant work experience Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English Meritorious Experience with Active Directory/Samba Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Experience with automation Experience with Infrastructure as Code Experience with virtualization or container orchestration Certifications in Linux and Windows IT security-related certifications Personal Qualities We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You need to be analytical and thorough. You must dare to take initiative in your daily work and have the will to continue developing in your professional role. You have a good ability to collaborate with others and are self-directed. To thrive with us, you need to have a high security awareness and be able to apply a critical and factual approach. Other Information You should not tell other people than your closest relatives that you have applied for a position with the Swedish Armed Forces. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions within this area that are covered by confidentiality. Work at another location, readiness, and shift work may occur. Business travel may also occur, both nationally and internationally. The employment is a permanent position that begins with a six-month probationary period if you are not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. The location of the position is Stockholm. Start date is by agreement. Questions about the position should be emailed to [email protected] We want to receive your application by 4/10 - 2026. Please submit your application with a CV to: [email protected], reference 36235. Or by mail to: Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters/FST STRA Cyber, Att KHG, Lidingövägen 24, 107 85 Stockholm. Mark the envelope "Application" and state the reference number of the advertisement. Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces website. Information about the Recruiting Unit: The Supreme Commander and Director General are located at Headquarters. Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. Since January 1, 2023, Headquarters consists of the Defense Staff, Operations Command, Military Intelligence and Security Service, and Headquarters Staff Division and independent supervisory units. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is typically required. A security clearance with records check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed on war deployment. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The extent of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter should be attached to the application. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Contact from external recruitment firms and sales personnel is not welcome.