1 position(s).
Do you want to make a societal contribution and help safeguard Sweden's independence in the world? We are now seeking an engaged technical crypto analyst with a focus on software reverse engineering for the Cyber Operations Division. At FRA, every task is part of something larger. If you are the person we're looking for, we can offer varied work in a knowledge-intensive environment where you get to make a difference every day.
Your Assignment
You will be part of the Crypto Office under the Cyber Operations Division. The Crypto Office's mission is to support signal intelligence and information security operations with cryptological expertise. You will be part of a team working to develop and implement mathematical and cryptological methods to support the agency's intelligence production.
Your work tasks will consist of analyzing crypto implementations in software, known as software reverse engineering, and helping to convert your results into deliverables. There may also be development of tools for software reverse engineering. Competence development in this area will be a natural part of the work.
Here you will have good opportunities to influence how work is conducted in the team, as well as take responsibility for specific areas as you grow into the role. Furthermore, collaboration with other parts of both the Crypto Office and the Cyber Operations Division is included.
You will join a creative environment with a diverse range of expertise in cryptology, mathematics, and cybersecurity. The team leverages each other's ideas and actively helps one another to achieve results together. You will also become part of a larger context at the Crypto Office with a strong collaborative culture and an unpretentious environment where we learn from and support each other in daily development.
You Can
We are looking for someone who has:
• An academic degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another field that the employer considers equivalent. Alternatively, you have acquired equivalent knowledge through work experience.
• Knowledge of software reverse engineering.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing.
Since you will come into contact with the following work areas, we consider it meritorious if you have competence in one or more of them:
• Operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and/or mobile OS (Android and iOS)
• Compilers, computer architectures and their instruction sets (ISA)
• C/C++, Java, or other modern high-level languages such as Go, Swift, and Rust
• Python
• Cryptology
• Development of mobile applications
• Communication protocols or network forensics
You will have excellent opportunities for competence development in the above areas during your employment.
You Are
We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and are looking for someone who takes responsibility for tasks and structures your work approach to drive your processes forward. We value that you are motivated by complex and time-consuming work tasks that require analytical ability, in-depth focus, and patience. You remain motivated and effective even in the face of setbacks, and you work until projects are completed or results are achieved. Since the position involves many collaboration areas, it is important to us that you work well with others, that you listen and communicate in a constructive and accommodating manner.
About FRA
FRA has the world as its arena, where every work 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 are making 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 cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber field and signals intelligence, as well as a warning system for military threats.
Since 2024, FRA has led the National Cybersecurity Center, NCSC, whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and handle cyber threats.
As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive introductory training and continuous competence 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 prerequisites. 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 Cybersecurity Center, visit www.ncsc.se
For your security. For our democracy. Every day. All 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 classification. Before employment, you will be security vetted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed on war footing. We apply a six-month probation period. 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: 2026-08-16
Reference number 2025FRA265-3.
Keywords: reverse engineering, operating systems, crypto analysis, data analysis, cryptology, cybersecurity, communication protocols, Python, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, Frida,
Since we have already made a decision regarding the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.
Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.
Working hours: Daytime.1 position(s).
Do you want to make a societal contribution and help safeguard Sweden's independence in the world? We are now seeking an engaged technical crypto analyst with a focus on software reverse engineering for the Cyber Operations Division. At FRA, every task is part of something larger. If you are the person we're looking for, we can offer varied work in a knowledge-intensive environment where you get to make a difference every day.
Your Assignment
You will be part of the Crypto Office under the Cyber Operations Division. The Crypto Office's mission is to support signal…