IT Architect for the Digitalization and Service Division

Mittuniversitetet · Vollzeit

Holmgatan 10, Sundsvall, Schweden

The Digitalization and Service Division is responsible for Mid Sweden University's IT, Service Center, Archives and Document Management, and media production. The division consists of approximately 50 employees and operates in both Östersund and Sundsvall. Within the division, technical support, development, operations, information security, telephony, and service center functions are managed. The division holds both operational and strategic responsibility in these areas. IT Operations & Development is one of four units within the Digitalization and Service Division at Mid Sweden University. The unit consists of 15 employees and is tasked with delivering operations and development services in an efficient, secure, and service-oriented manner. The target audience includes students, staff, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Mid Sweden University is seeking a driven and experienced IT architect with a focus on security who wants to contribute to developing our IT environment and drive technical transformation in a complex organization. In this role, you will be an important part of developing and managing IT architecture while contributing to long-term sustainable, robust, and secure technical solutions. You will work closely with IT specialists, developers, operations functions, business units, and other stakeholders. You are also expected to participate in and lead assignments and development initiatives while providing support on architecture and technical direction matters. Your areas of responsibility will include: Develop and further develop IT architecture and technical solutions Participate in and drive architecture and technical direction decisions Contribute to target architecture, technical principles, and standardization Provide support to projects, management organizations, and business units on technical matters Participate in matters related to cloud services, integrations, identity, and IT security Integrate security requirements and security principles into architecture and technical solutions Participate in technical assessments and requirements specification for implementation and procurement of IT solutions Your Background You have academic education in IT, computer science, systems science, or equivalent experience that the employer deems equivalent. We are looking for someone with several years of experience in IT and who is accustomed to working with complex IT environments, architecture, and technical solutions. We would appreciate if you have experience in several of the following areas: IT architecture and solution design IT security and security architecture Cloud services and IT platforms Azure and Microsoft 365 Identity and access management Integrations and system landscapes Infrastructure, backup, and recovery Your Qualities To thrive and succeed in this role, you are analytical, structured, and have the ability to see the big picture. You are confident in technical decisions and can communicate complex matters clearly. You work independently while collaborating well with both technical specialists and business units. You have a natural focus on security, robustness, and long-term sustainable solutions. In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Availability for overtime and travel may occur in the position. Employment and Start Date The employment is a permanent full-time position with a start date of December 1, 2026, by agreement. A probationary period may apply. Place of Employment: Sundsvall or Östersund Information For further information, contact unit manager Andreas Weckman, [email protected] or 010-1428857. Application Application documents should be in Swedish or English. Specify what should be attached to your application. Welcome to submit your application through our recruitment system no later than September 24, 2026. Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an educational institution with close relationships to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are situated next to sea, forest, and mountains, which creates conditions for fantastic quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to balance work with leisure and have a good work-life balance. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplement during parental leave and sick leave. You also receive generous vacation days. Mid Sweden University actively works for equal conditions and strives to leverage the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Salary is set in accordance with central salary agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. We welcome questions from those interested in working with us but decline inquiries from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.