The Swedish Armed Forces exists to protect the country of Sweden. Our profession and core values are characterized by the will to support and help, both each other and others. In our foundation, we work according to the guiding principles: Openness, Results, Responsibility. This means, among other things, that the Swedish Armed Forces' employees solve their tasks together, which places great demands on participation, trust, and security. Within the Swedish Armed Forces, all missions are driven with a clear goal of delivering results on time and at expected quality. All employees take responsibility by being loyal, both to each other and to the mission. With us, you have great opportunities to contribute to utility while simultaneously developing within your area of knowledge and interest.
Main Work Tasks
You will be an IT specialist in a team with platform responsibility for private clouds and connected systems. The team you will be part of will drive the development of changes from design to implementation to make our environments more efficient. You will support technical requirements specification and follow-up, both with internal and external parties. You will also transform the organization's technical requirements into solutions with appropriate technical choices. The position is part of a team where the job involves having significant responsibility within the team and where you are expected to be self-driven and solution-oriented to help the team reach its set goals.
Qualifications
• University or college education in IT, or equivalent acquired experience/education that the Swedish Armed Forces deems equivalent
• Current multi-year experience with VMware Cloud Foundation or similar products such as vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and Aria
• You need to be proficient in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing
Meritorious
• Experience with Windows Server and/or Linux
• Experience with database hosting
• Experience with IT automation and code management with Git and CI/CD
• Experience with server hardware
• Certifications in relevant areas
• Experience with complex IT environments with very high security requirements
• Experience working in an agile manner
• Driver's license, class B minimum
Personal Characteristics
As a person, you need to be curious, solution-oriented, able to work as part of a group but also independently. You have a great interest in technology and like to learn more within your technical area. You are positive, see solutions, and find opportunities and structure. You are comfortable working in a business undergoing change and growth where your security awareness is high. The Swedish Armed Forces' values and profession align with your own values. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.
What We Offer You
The organization offers great variation and complexity, as well as high IT security requirements, which provides good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have numerous benefits, including:
• Skills development based on organizational needs and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, with compensation for workout clothes and entry fees
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplement during parental leave and child care, and the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions
Additional Information
The position is permanent and will begin with a 6-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. Location is Örebro with no option for remote work. Start date is as soon as possible or by agreement. Work-related travel may occur. Knowledge tests may be conducted during the selection or interview process.
Welcome to apply no later than 2025-11-30. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter. For any questions about the recruitment process, email HR at
[email protected].
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 Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - 24/7, year-round.
The unit has comprehensive responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' technical management systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2,000 employees across more than 32 locations nationwide. Learn more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis
Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is typically required. A security review with registry check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
Employment includes an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.
CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application