Infrastructure Specialist in Facility-Adjacent Infrastructure
Workplace: Sundbyberg, Sverige
Expires: September 1, 2025
Svenska Kraftnät is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist to operate and develop their nationwide telecommunications network used primarily for controlling and monitoring the electrical transmission grid's power lines and stations. The role involves managing and synchronizing telecommunication networks based mainly on DWDM and SDH technology, working closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, and leading smaller projects and upgrades.
Main requirements:
- Degree in telecom or data communication or equivalent experience
- Several years of current, relevant experience operating data or telecom networks
- Several years of operational experience with DWDM systems
- Practical experience with fiber networks including installation, measurement, and troubleshooting
- Valid driver’s license (B)
- Good verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English
Responsibilities:
- Operate, develop, and synchronize the national telecommunications network mainly consisting of DWDM and SDH systems
- Configure, troubleshoot, and handle incidents on DWDM and SDH platforms
- Support contractors in troubleshooting Svenska Kraftnät’s equipment and fiber network
- Lead small projects such as upgrades, problem investigations, and project deliveries
- Participate as a technical resource in transmission network and IT projects involving telecommunications
- Develop and improve work methods, routines, and processes
- Perform scheduled on-call 2nd line support approximately every 5-6 weeks
- Take main responsibility for assigned technical areas such as management and supporting systems
- Contribute significantly to the expansion and development of the new technical platform
Required hard skills:
- DWDM system operations
- Data or telecommunication network operations
- Fiber network installation, measurement, and troubleshooting
- SDH network experience
- Network management and supporting systems
- Telecom network synchronization
Recommended hard skills:
- Knowledge of OTN networks
- Wavelength network planning
- PTP networks
Soft skills:
- Result-oriented
- Goal setter
- Collaborative
- Flexible and solution-focused
- Continuous learner
- Reliable judgment and decision-making
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Prestige-free focus on common goals
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