Systems Administrator for IT Security and Access Management

Sveriges Meteorologiska och Hydrologiska Institu · Vollzeit

Folkborgsvägen 17, Norrköping, Schweden

We can forecast the future, but we build tomorrow's IT security together. At SMHI, we're looking for you to work at the intersection of systems administration, IT security, and Identity & Access Management. You're curious about security and want to contribute to robust IT for a mission-critical organization. About IT Operations SMHI's IT department is responsible for IT support to operations with high demands for availability, robustness, and security. Here we work with the entire chain from idea, development, and management to operation of applications and infrastructure. The IT environment is both mission-critical and technically complex, with operations that have different needs and prerequisites. That's why we need solutions that are secure, long-term, and flexible enough to evolve with new requirements and technical opportunities. About the Role As a Systems Administrator for IT Security and Access Management, you'll be part of IT Production, which is responsible for IT infrastructure, operations, and service, including server hardware, networks, storage, virtualization platforms, technical facilities, and IT security. The infrastructure operation consists of about 30 employees with broad technical expertise and shared responsibility for developing, maintaining, and securing SMHI's technical platforms. The role encompasses both IT security and Access Management. You strengthen SMHI's ability to prevent, detect, and handle security threats and work with identities, accounts, permissions, and access reviews. An important part is ensuring that the right users have the right access to the right resources at the right time. You plan, implement, and maintain solutions for security, stability, automation, and future-proofing. You collaborate closely with other systems administrators, IT architects, security specialists, users, and application owners. You also develop processes, routines, and approaches within the IAM area and IT security. SMHI's IT infrastructure is undergoing a technology shift in areas such as network segmentation, server hardware, and containerization. The role suits you if you thrive at the intersection of technology, security, and business and want to develop with experienced colleagues. In the long term, you're expected to be part of SMHI's crisis management team. About You We believe you can come into this role from several different directions. Perhaps you work as a systems administrator today with experience in Windows and/or Linux environments, and want to take the next step toward more IT security-focused work. You might also have experience in IAM and permissions management and want to broaden yourself strategically and coordinatively within IT security. Maybe you've already built broad expertise in these areas and are looking for a role where you can develop further in a mission-critical organization like SMHI. To be a candidate for the role, you must have a technical foundation in IT and experience in systems administration, IT operations, IAM, IT security, or a related area. You have experience working in technical environments where stability, availability, and security are central. You have a relevant post-secondary education in IT infrastructure or IT security, or equivalent knowledge acquired through work experience. You communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing. It is highly meritorious if you have experience in: Processes, routines, and approaches related to IAM, IT operations, information security, or IT security. Practical IT security work in infrastructure environments, such as hardening, logging, vulnerability management, security monitoring, or technical security measures. Identity and Access Management, such as permissions management, account management, identities, access reviews, or user lifecycle management. Directory services and identity management, such as Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, or equivalent technologies. It is meritorious if you have experience in: Systems administration in Windows and/or Linux environments. Server operations, virtualization platforms, storage, networks, or other fundamental data center/infrastructure technology. Authentication, authorization, or single sign-on, such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, or equivalent. Automation or scripting, such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or other tools to streamline recurring tasks. Container technology or modern platforms for application operations, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Network segmentation, firewall-adjacent work, access control, or troubleshooting in complex network environments. Public sector operations or other operations with special requirements for information security, regulations, traceability, and documentation. Your personal qualities and abilities will be crucial to thriving and succeeding with the assignment. We're looking for someone with strong personal drive who is curious and likes to investigate how things work in depth. You take responsibility for your areas, drive work forward even when questions are complex, and have perseverance when solutions aren't obvious from the start. You enjoy working with others but are also confident in taking significant personal responsibility for the areas you own. You're motivated by development, learning from qualified colleagues, and contributing in a technically exciting environment. The role also requires that you're service-oriented and responsive to the organization's needs, while being thorough, efficient, and having high security awareness. Employment Type: Permanent Position Work Location: Norrköping Application Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Learn more about SMHI as a workplace and what we offer at https://www.smhi.se/jobba-pa-smhi/smhi-som-arbetsplats. SMHI is a civil defense agency and as an employee you may be war-stationed at the agency. Employment may involve placement in a security classification. Approved security vetting with record review under the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is then a prerequisite for employment and may require Swedish citizenship. Please note that documents and information you send to SMHI through your application become public records. This means that all material in the application, including attachments, may need to be released to anyone who requests it if the information is not covered by confidentiality under the Public Access and Secrecy Act. If you have protected personal data, contact the responsible HR specialist for recruitment. You should not apply digitally, email your application, email personal data, or create an account in our recruitment system. Contact information for the responsible HR specialist can be found at the bottom of the notice. Open to Everyone We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We're open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.