IT Security Analyst

Försvarets Radioanstalt · Vollzeit

Box 301, Bromma, Schweden

1 position(s). Do you want to hack but not write reports? Do you want to make a positive contribution to society and help safeguard Sweden's independence in the world? FRA is now seeking several committed and proactive IT Security Analysts. If you're the person we're looking for, we can offer an environment with unique breadth of expertise, strong community, and excellent opportunities for personal development. At FRA, we work with unique assignments – for Sweden's security and integrity. Your Assignment In the role of IT Security Analyst, you will be part of a unit that develops and delivers access and exploitation capabilities, and conducts collection operations. The team around you consists of skilled hackers from different backgrounds and with diverse experiences. Together, you will tackle complex problems, targets, and assignments. The results of your efforts will deliver direct operational value for our clients. The main 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 a basis for outgoing reporting Working in close dialogue with our analysts Competence development and methodology development You Can Qualifications: Several years of professional 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 We consider it a prerequisite that you have a solid and genuine interest in IT security going back many years. That said, no one is an expert in everything, so don't let that stop you from applying even if you only recognize yourself in some of our meriting points below. For us, personality and attitude are more important than a perfect checklist on a CV. We're looking for someone who enjoys exploring problems together with others, and who finds it enriching to contribute their perspective to find good solutions. It is meritorious for the position if you have interest, knowledge and/or knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Hacking certifications and courses Access establishment Programming/development Linux Internals Windows Internals Networking Active Directory Exploit development Exfiltration methods Covert lateral movement Bypass antivirus and EDR C2 frameworks Web application security / Web application hacking Reverse engineering SOC or IT forensics In this job, change is a natural part of everyday work. We see it as an opportunity to constantly 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 conditions to grow in the areas needed to solve our assignments. Given the nature of the assignment, you are also expected to maintain high personal integrity. You Are We are looking for you with the following qualities: Problem-solving analytical ability: Work well with complex issues. Analyze and break down problems into their components and solve complicated problems. Specialist knowledge: Understand the professional aspects of the work particularly well. Continuously maintain your specialist knowledge. Are a knowledge resource for others. Stable: Are calm, stable, and controlled in stressful or pressured situations. Maintain a realistic perspective on situations and focus on the right things. Flexible: Easily adapt to changed circumstances. Can quickly change your perspective and approach. See the opportunities in changes. About FRA FRA has the outside world as its arena where every assignment 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 at 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 an early warning system for military 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 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 Cybersecurity 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 is subject to an obligation to be placed in wartime deployment. We apply a six-month probationary period. In this recruitment process, tests may be applied. 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 2026-10-04. Reference number 2026FRA1373-2. 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. Keywords: Cybersecurity, Penetration testing, Pentest, Red Team, Red Teaming, OSWP, OSCP, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, Hacking, Hacker Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent. Work hours: Daytime.