Technical System Administrator - Digital Workplace at SMHI
Workplace: Norrköping, Sverige
Expires: August 17, 2025
Join SMHI as a Technical System Administrator focusing on the digital workplace. You will manage, support, and develop critical business-supporting IT systems used across the organisation, aiding SMHI's mission to enhance societal resilience and sustainability through weather, water, and climate forecasting. The role demands broad technical expertise, collaboration skills, and an understanding of both technical and external regulatory requirements.
Main requirements:
  • Academic education in a relevant field or equivalent experience as assessed by SMHI
  • More than five years of IT experience with at least three years including technical system administration
  • Very good command of Swedish and good command of English, both spoken and written
  • Experience managing and operating acquired systems on both Windows and Linux platforms
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain, operate, support, and develop systems under the administration unit's responsibility, mainly related to document and information management, office software, and collaboration tools
  • Collaborate with the administration unit and larger IT department to manage systems including e-learning platforms, CMS, meeting room technology, client devices, printers, and mobile phones
  • Act as a requirements specifier in procurements relevant to managed systems
  • Ensure effective system administration and license management for software with special needs and fewer users
  • Balance technical requirements with internal user needs and external regulations and legislation
  • Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users to better understand and serve their needs
Required hard skills:
  • IT system administration skills on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Experience with system operation and maintenance
  • Strong command of Swedish and English languages, both oral and written
Recommended hard skills:
  • Certifications/licenses in automation, Linux, or Windows administration
  • Experience with related digital workplace systems and services such as Exchange, networking, and infrastructure
  • Experience working in government or public sector with understanding of procurement laws like LOU
  • Knowledge and experience using agile methodologies
Soft skills:
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Calm and stable personality under changing situations
  • Ability to balance needs, time, and priorities effectively
Operating systems:
  • Windows
  • Linux
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Working knowledge)
Cultural skills:
  • Understanding of public sector and governmental regulations
  • Agile work culture adaptation
  • Focus on societal impact and sustainability
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