Deputy Department Chief, Cyber Defense

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The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. The Swedish Armed Forces' cyber defense is an integrated part of the military defense and constitutes a military-strategic resource. Cyber Defense has the capacity to conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations as well as to detect, identify, and counter threats from the most qualified actors. The effects of a cyber attack can have equally significant consequences for critical societal functions as a conventional armed attack. The Cyber Defense Unit is seeking you to lead and continue developing cyber defense capabilities within the framework of a corresponding SOC. Our unit shall be prepared to face an opponent at the state-actor level. Our operations require high precision and expert competence. This means they place high demands on effective leadership to make the right decisions at the right time, but also to have prepared specialists for what lies ahead. As Deputy Department Chief, you are primarily responsible for technical monitoring and development, but also for replacing the Department Chief during their absence. As an employee with us, you need to be prepared to defend Sweden and our allies both within and outside Sweden's borders. You need to be solution-oriented and able to shift focus when needed. Working with us means accepting openness and a learning culture where knowledge is shared so that everyone continuously improves. Examples of main work tasks: Lead the department's operational capacity in peace, crisis, and war with focus on technology Lead the department's capability development within cyber with focus on technology Coordinate and monitor the department's projects Replace the Department Chief during their absence Qualifications: Previous experience in functional leadership regarding cyber-technical or IT-technical projects/operations/activities Swedish citizen Class B driver's license Meritorious: Specialist officer within cyber, communications, electronic warfare, or systems technician University degree in data or equivalent competence as assessed by the employer Completed military basic training Personal Qualities: We see that you, as an applicant, have a high security awareness. We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are seeking someone who possesses the following personal qualities: Thorough Structured Independent Solution-oriented Cooperative What We Offer: Within the Swedish Armed Forces' Cyber Defense, you are offered continuous competence development so that you can further develop in your role and receive the conditions required for you to succeed in your assignment. The work also includes continuous basic military capability, as our personnel hold combatant status. Those lacking military basic training will undergo the Swedish Armed Forces' general training (AMU) to obtain a basic understanding of military activities and personal proficiency. We can offer a varied workday with an extremely important purpose of ultimately defending our democracy and freedom. This workday is shared with highly competent and pleasant colleagues who have strong drive and initiative. Being at the highest level also requires good health. As an employer, we support good health by allocating 3 hours of physical training per week and access to certain healthcare. If you feel you possess high competence in cybersecurity and want to strengthen society for a higher purpose, you are warmly welcome to apply to us! Other Requirements: You should not tell other people than your closest associates that you have applied for a position at the 2nd Cyber Defense Unit. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that there are positions at the unit that are covered by confidentiality. Employment with the Swedish Armed Forces requires Swedish citizenship. Employment includes national and international service obligations. The position has combatant status, which means you must be able to handle and use weapons. You will receive this training from us. A security vetting with record check will be conducted before employment. The selection process will be supplemented with work-psychological tests. Employment form: Permanent employment, 6-month probation applies to you not currently employed with the Swedish Armed Forces. Work Location: Linköping Start Date: By agreement If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact us at: [email protected] Welcome to submit your application by August 9, 2026. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter where you describe how you meet our requested requirements. Send your application to: [email protected], indicate reference 2600 in your application. NOTE! The application instructions below are incorrect—use the email instead. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. Information About the Recruiting Unit: At Headquarters, the Supreme Commander and Director General are located. Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees—both professional officers and civilian experts. From 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 usually required. Security vetting with record check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed for wartime service. The position also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. The Swedish Armed Forces' cyber defense is an integrated part of the military defense and constitutes a military-strategic resource. Cyber Defense has the capacity to conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations as well as to detect, identify, and counter threats from the most qualified actors. The effects of a cyber attack can have equally significant consequences for critical societal functions as a conventional armed attack. The Cyber Defense Unit is seeking you to lead and continue developing…

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17. 6. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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