Do you want to contribute your knowledge to an important societal mission? Would you like to work in a workplace characterized by strong camaraderie and cohesion? Are you a skilled operations engineer who enjoys a variety of tasks? Then you are the one we are looking for!
About the Unit
The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) has the primary responsibility for the operation and maintenance of command support systems at all levels of preparedness, both nationally and internationally. The unit you will belong to is led from Örebro, but the work is based in Stockholm.
Main Responsibilities
We are currently seeking an IT Operations Engineer with experience in server operations and virtualization for our server group in Stockholm. We primarily work with Microsoft Windows Server and VMware, so we expect you to be familiar with these products or their equivalents. In this role, you will be involved in installations, troubleshooting, upgrades, and to some extent, management of IT systems. Many tasks will be carried out in collaboration with other groups and organizations within the unit. You will also be expected to work on design issues and product selection regarding migrations, upgrades, and replacement of faulty products.
We Offer You
The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity and place high demands on you as an individual, which means excellent development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:
• Competence development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, training clothes and shoes, as well as entry fees for competitions
• A good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB (care of sick child) as well as the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions
Requirements
Qualifications
The tasks require great flexibility, high problem-solving ability, and the capacity to prioritize. The work demands strong communication and collaboration skills due to the many points of contact, both internal and external.
• At least a high school education with an IT focus and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in VMware operations, maintenance, and installation
• Documented work experience in Windows server operations, maintenance, configuration in operational environments, as well as experience in administrative automation using PowerShell or equivalent
• Experience working with server hardware
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Driver's license, at least class B
Meritorious
• Experience with ITIL
• Experience working with the Armed Forces' IT systems
• Basic knowledge of Hyper-V
• Familiarity with backup solutions
• Client deployment in a Windows environment
Personal Attributes
Important personal qualities include the ability to work independently, good collaboration skills, a service-oriented mindset, quality awareness, the ability to quickly change pace, and strong analytical skills. The pace can be high at times, which requires you to prioritize and work systematically under time pressure. As a person, you are meticulous, proactive, security-conscious, and responsible. Since we are looking for someone with more experience, we also expect you to be able to share your knowledge and support others in the group with your expertise and experiences. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Other Information
Employment Type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the authority.
Employment Rate: Full-time.
The position is civilian.
Work Location: Stockholm. Travel may occur, as well as work during irregular hours.
Start date and salary according to agreement.
HR Contact
[email protected]
Application
We welcome your application by December 14, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.
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Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:
The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.
The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis
Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.
The application for employment must include a CV and a cover letter. If you progress in the hiring process, certified copies