OSINT collector

Are you good at finding, processing and analyzing information? Do you want to benefit society and contribute to Sweden's independence in the world? FRA's internet collection operations are expanding and we are looking for experienced OSINT collectors who want to help build a new operation whose focus is the collection of open information, in support of intelligence production. The function supports the entire department's operations and the issues are varied, challenging and often complex. If you are an experienced OSINT collector, we can offer you interesting work in a knowledge-intensive operation where you can participate and make a difference. At FRA, we work with unique tasks - for Sweden's security and integrity.

About FRA

The outside world is FRA's arena. Our task as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed at a society – military attacks, terrorism and cyber attacks. We protect the most important thing we have – our security, our democracy and our way of life. Through our knowledge of the outside world, our country can prepare and meet threats in time. We are experts in the cyber area and signals intelligence and an alarm bell for military threats. We are also the core of Swedish cyber defense and protect the most important operations and infrastructure from attacks. To accomplish our core missions, advanced technology solutions are required. Together, we have a unique task, which we solve with the help of our knowledge and expertise.

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

Your mission

As an OSINT collector, you are part of the Signals Intelligence Department, which conducts signals intelligence in accordance with the Act on Signals Intelligence in Defence Intelligence. The department works with collection, processing and analysis and delivers intelligence reports and other services to the agency's clients.

In the role of OSINT collector, your main tasks are to:

• Obtain, assess and process information from open sources.
• Support FRA's intelligence reporting functions with collected material.
• Continuously monitor the world around us on different topics and geographical areas.
• Participate in operational development of the OSINT function.

Business travel may occur.

You can

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in collecting and processing open sources, for example in intelligence or the armed forces. But you can also have a background as an investigative journalist, researcher, international affairs monitor, investigator or equivalent.

We are looking for someone who has:

• University education in, for example, library and information science, political science, officer training, journalism or another field that the employer deems equivalent. Alternatively, you have acquired equivalent knowledge through work experience.
• Worked professionally with OSINT or external intelligence within intelligence services, government agencies or business.
• Very good internet skills - you closely follow the development of services, functions and working methods.
• Good knowledge of social media.
• Good ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Experience with commercial tools for OSINT and SOCMINT.
• An interest in technology that preferably includes programming in, for example, Linux.
• Completed relevant training in the field, e.g. SANS, OSINT COMBINE, I-INTELLIGENCE, NATO courses or others. Experience with Analyst's Notebook.
• Experience in investigative and/or intelligence work.
• Relevant language skills

You are

We place great importance on personal qualities - such as being curious, driven and independent but also service-oriented and enjoying working in a team. You need to have good ability to create and maintain contacts. You find it easy to convey information in a simple and clear way, both written and oral. You are interested in society and approach information with a critical and analytical approach to sources.

At times the pace is high and employees are expected to be able to plan, prioritize and run their assignments independently. As part of our new team, you will be involved in developing methods and working methods. The business is under construction and the individual employee's competence and commitment are vital to the development of the business.

Our offer

At FRA, every job is part of something bigger. In one way or another, as an employee, you get to be part of and contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You get to be part of making a real difference, every day.

Our employees have high competence, but we can always get better. That is why professional development is a given for us. We offer opportunities for competence development. As a new employee, you will broaden your competence immediately with a comprehensive introductory training that will give you a greater understanding of the assignment and help you get into the business. As an employee, you will also have the opportunity to find the right training within your specialist area to become even better at what you are passionate about.  

We value the health of our employees and offer wellness care during working hours. Other benefits we offer include a gym at the workplace and leader-led activities, free parking, the possibility of time off on busy days, extended parental allowance and scenic surroundings.  

With us you will become one of the best. In your own way.

More information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, about 10 minutes by bus from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA means placement in a security class. A requirement for employment is a passed security clearance with a register check. The security clearance will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be deployed to war. We apply a six-month probationary period. For more information, please contact the recruiting manager on 010-557 47 05 or 010-557 4486. Union representatives can be reached on 010-557 46 00.

We accept applications via www.fra.se no later than 2025-03-09 , but selection for interviews takes place on an ongoing basis.
Reference number 2024FRA8

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

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