WAN Network Engineer
Workplace: Hässleholm, Sverige
Expires: September 12, 2025
Join the Swedish Armed Forces to contribute to national and global security by managing and configuring the fixed telecommunication networks used for defense operations. This role involves planning, production, and configuration management of IP-based service networks within the Armed Forces' fixed telecommunication network (FTN), supporting operations including air and sea missions, overseas deployments, and multi-unit defense activities. The position offers professional responsibility, opportunities for development, good work-life balance including generous leave and benefits, and the chance to support critical national defense infrastructure.
Main requirements:
- Post-secondary IT education or equivalent relevant experience
- Current and relevant experience in planning and configuring IP-based networks
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Valid driver's license class B
Responsibilities:
- Planning, production, and configuration management of service networks in the Swedish Armed Forces' fixed telecommunication network (FTN)
- Providing technical support in the area of expertise to operations and maintenance organizations and decision makers
- Working within a team of experienced colleagues to deliver high-quality network solutions
- Supporting critical defense operations including air and sea missions, overseas deployments, and multi-unit coordination
Required hard skills:
- Experience with IP-based network planning and configuration
- Good verbal and written communication skills in Swedish
- Class B driver's license
Recommended hard skills:
- Knowledge of Swedish Armed Forces fixed telecommunication network (FTN)
- Experience handling classified documentation
- Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)
- Experience with DNS and security products such as firewalls and cryptosystems
- Experience with HP IMC or other configuration management tools
- Skills in BASH scripting related to networking
- Knowledge of telecommunication systems, infrastructure and expansion processes
Soft skills:
- Security awareness
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Team player with initiative and responsibility
- User-focused and attentive to needs
- Analytical and meticulous
- Good communicator and collaborator both internally and externally
Coding languages:
- BASH
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Working knowledge)
Cultural skills:
- Adherence to the Swedish Armed Forces' values emphasizing equal worth, justice, equality, democracy and human rights
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