Network Technician

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all stages of life. We make each other better. **IT Infrastructure** Do you want to be part of the effort to ensure that Region Gotland has high availability and security? The IT Infrastructure unit within the Digitalization Department is now seeking a Systems Technician with a focus on networking. Currently, the unit has over 20 employees, providing network and server operations for all regional activities. **Your Responsibilities** You will primarily work with the operation and development of our data networks, as well as a smaller portion of server operations. As a Systems Technician focusing on networking, you will provide operational and user support/service within access networks, various communication solutions, as well as Wi-Fi and firewalls for our clients at different locations in Gotland. The work includes proactive monitoring and logging, troubleshooting and documentation, as well as maintaining and ensuring parts of server environments. The role also involves overall lifecycle planning and management within these areas. You will respond to operational disruptions and propose and implement continuous improvements within your area of expertise. With us, you will participate in various development projects within your field. It is also part of your daily work to conduct structured environmental monitoring, share knowledge and experiences with your colleagues, and document ongoing work and solutions so that others can understand. Your role includes participating and advising in tasks such as procurement and strategic technology choices. The position also requires you to be part of our on-call duty, which means you will participate in a rotation schedule to provide support to our clients outside of regular working hours when needed. **Who Are You?** We are looking for someone with relevant education or equivalent experience in the field. You have worked with networks (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN, WAN, WLAN) and communication for several years and have good experience in routing, switching, and wireless networks. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of IT security solutions and network operations, as well as support for large-scale and reliable environments, where you are encouraged to provide examples in your application. Certifications in ITIL and relevant networking technologies/firewalls are also a plus. As a person, you have a strong interest in IT and data communication and enjoy taking responsibility for staying updated in the technology field. Your ability to take initiative and work independently is therefore crucial. You are structured and quality-conscious, handling your tasks efficiently and accurately. You have good collaboration skills, and it is natural for you to share your knowledge and experience within the group to achieve common goals. You also feel comfortable leading meetings with colleagues or other stakeholders. **About the Regional Administration** As part of Region Gotland, the regional administration is responsible for corporate governance, strategic planning, and case preparation. We also work with regional development and cultural and recreational activities. We serve as internal support to the region's other administrations. Together, we ensure quality and efficiency for those we serve. Through our responsibility for emergency services in Gotland, we are also an important part of citizens' safety and security. **About Region Gotland** Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical responsibilities as well as regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, along with our island location, creates conditions for good collaboration across our areas of operation. We have over 7,000 employees. Together, we work towards a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving community for everyone who visits, lives, and works in Gotland. We are proactive in creating a safe and sustainable development across the island. Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, untouched nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. We are over 61,000 people who have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! For information about Gotland as a place to live and thrive, read more at https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/ Through our Instagram account @viarregiongotland, we showcase the breadth of our professions and the significance of our work for society. Each week, a new employee shares their workday. **Other Information** Region Gotland works according to a competence-based recruitment method aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thus counteracting discrimination. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and genders. The position is advertised on the condition that it does not need to be allocated to employees with preferential rights and that the position remains vacant. As the world changes, Region Gotland is increasingly focusing on quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks prior to employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may involve before or during the interview.