1 position(s).
Do you want to hack but not write reports? Do you want to contribute to society and help secure Sweden's independence in the world? FRA is now seeking several engaged and initiative-taking operators. If you're the person we're looking for, we can offer you an environment with unique expertise, great camaraderie, and excellent opportunities for personal development. At FRA, we work with unique tasks – for Sweden's security and integrity.
Your Mission
You will be part of a unit that develops and delivers access and exploitation capabilities, as well as conducts collection operations. The team around you consists of skilled hackers from different backgrounds with diverse experience. Together, you will tackle complex problems, targets, and tasks. The results of your efforts will deliver direct operational value to our clients.
The main work tasks of the role include:
· Collection of stored signals (network collection).
· Testing and developing access methods (exploits).
· Building and developing custom tools.
· Delivering material as basis for outgoing reporting.
· Working in close dialogue with our analysts.
· Competency development and methodology development.
You Can
Qualifications:
· Several years of work experience in IT security, for example as a penetration tester, developer, or system administrator.
· Academic degree in computer science or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way.
· Deep and broad knowledge of IT security.
· Communicates in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
It is a merit for the position if you have interest, knowledge, and recognize yourself in one or more of these areas:
· Hacking certifications and courses
· Access establishment
· Programming/development
· Linux Internals
· Windows Internals
· Networking
· Active Directory
· Exploit development
· Exfiltration methods
· Covert lateral movement
· Bypassing antivirus and EDR
· C2 frameworks
· Web application security / Web application hacking
· Reverse engineering
· SOC or IT forensics
We consider it a prerequisite that you have a solid and genuine interest in IT security from many years back. That said, no one is an expert on everything, so don't let that stop you from applying even if you only recognize yourself in a few of the points above. For us, personality and attitude are more important than a perfect checklist on a CV. We are looking for someone who enjoys exploring problems together with others, and who finds it enriching to contribute their perspective to find good solutions.
In this job, change is a natural part of everyday life. We see it as an opportunity to continually develop and learn new things, and we hope that appeals to you. Daring to explore different paths and learning from both successes and mistakes is an important part of our culture. We have extensive experience in developing our staff and will give you the opportunity and resources to grow in the areas required to solve our tasks.
Given the nature of the assignment, we also expect you to have high personal integrity.
You Are
We are looking for you with the following characteristics:
· Problem-solving analytical ability: Works well with complex issues. Analyzes and breaks down problems into their components and solves complicated problems.
· Expert knowledge: Understands the technical aspects of the work particularly well. Continuously maintains your specialist knowledge. Are a knowledge resource for others.
· Stable: Calm, stable, and controlled in stressful or pressured situations. Maintains a realistic perspective on situations and focuses on the right things.
· Flexible: Easily adapts to changed circumstances. Can quickly change your perspective and approach. Sees opportunities in change.
About FRA
FRA has the world around us as its arena, where every task is part of something larger. In one way or another, as an employee you get to contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You make a real difference, every day.
Our mission as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyber attacks. We protect the most important thing we have – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in cybersecurity and signals intelligence, and an early warning system for military threats.
As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive introductory training and continuous competency development, which gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of different competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique characteristics and conditions. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to a stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se. For more information about the National Cyber Security Center, visit www.ncsc.se
For your security. For our democracy. Every day. Year-round.
More Information
The workplace is located near Drottningholm, approximately 10 minutes from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security class. Before employment, you will be security vetted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be assigned to civil defence. We apply a six-month probationary period. Tests may be used in this recruitment process. For more information, you are welcome to contact [email protected]. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.
We accept applications via www.fra.se no later than 2026-08-09.
Reference number 2026FRA783-2.
As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we ask not to be contacted for additional offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Pentest, Red Team, Red Teaming, OSWP, OSCP, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, Hacking, Hacker
Employment Type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent.
Working Hours: Daytime.1 position(s).
Do you want to hack but not write reports? Do you want to contribute to society and help secure Sweden's independence in the world? FRA is now seeking several engaged and initiative-taking operators. If you're the person we're looking for, we can offer you an environment with unique expertise, great camaraderie, and excellent opportunities for personal development. At FRA, we work with unique tasks – for Sweden's security and integrity.
Your Mission
You will be part of a unit that develops and delivers access and exploitation capabilities, as well as conducts collection…