Network Solution Architect

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place.

What you will be a part of
Group ICT is responsible to drive and implement the Saab IT strategy as well as running the delivery to enable smooth and efficient daily operation, delivery and maintenance. We deliver to operations in Sweden and to many of our international sites. Saab ICT also supports the business in the changing environment in M&A implementations and start-up of new office locations, and any other change that is needed to support the business.
At Saab we focus on information security at all times and all activities, short term as well as long term, are always driven with a strong focus on information security. We collaborate with partners and suppliers, some of our delivery is outsourced and some of it is done in-house. We have a strong focus on consolidating and expanding our delivery to include more sites internationally.
WPC Service Production is a support unit within Group ICT responsible for Operation and Service delivery, demand- and procurement skills, and maintenance management. The position can be based in Växjö, Linköping, Göteborg, Huskvarna or Järfälla.



Your role
At Group ICT we see a need to meet our internal customers and discuss solutions to their business needs in an agile way. We also need to be prepared to respond to the needs by using combinations of our standard solutions and components to provide solutions to meet the short term and long term needs.
Securing the architecture of new and improved Network IT solutions will be an important challenge for you.

Your skills and experience
As a person you are solution and project oriented, pedagogical and service minded with excellent skills in the WAN/LAN/WLAN area. You have documented skills in Network security and at least ten years' experience of work in the communication area.
You are used to working in an international organization with both small and large projects, together with Swedish and international colleagues and partners. You have experience from delivering Network IT solutions either as an internal IT supplier or an external supplier to several customers. It is an advantage if you have experience from working according to ITIL and ISO 27001, as well as experience from supporting tools. We also believe that you have a relevant university degree.
Experience of Network design, Network security, Network operation, virtualization, Unix, citrix and client environments is a requirement for this position. As a skilled Network IT Solution Architect you will also have:

an understanding or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of our core systems and strategic direction
proven experience from delivering solutions to various businesses in various segments
a personal drive to understand the bigger picture, and contribute to and shape the realization of our IT Network solutions

Experience from working according to project management processes and framework is an advantage, as well as some experience working as a leader on team and/or project management level. We believe that you have worked hands-on at some point during your career and that you understand the importance of providing not only the solutions but also the corresponding documentation needed to implement and operate it.
Our business environment is global so you are fluent in both Swedish and English, other language skills are an advantage. We have a geographically dispersed organization, travel is therefore a natural element and driving licence is a necessity. You have to be open to travel because as some of the work will be carried out abroad.
The role includes work tasks which classify as defence security and therefore it requires Swedish citizenship.

About Saab
Saab is a global defence and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number 14,700 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is also a company with opportunities. A company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility and good opportunities for advancing in your career. But also a company that respects each person’s need for a rewarding life beyond work.