Senior System Configuration Engineer – Industrial Networks
Join as Senior System Configuration Engineer in Ludvika: design secure industrial networks – configure Cisco/Fortinet, troubleshoot onsite, and ensure reliable control communications.
Location: Ludvika, Sweden (100% on-site – no remote work allowed)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-04-01 to 2026-09-30 (Extension possible)
Language: English (fluent in speaking and writing – mandatory). Swedish is advantageous.
Apply Before: 2026-03-05
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior System Configuration Engineer – Industrial Networks for one of our clients to design, configure, and troubleshoot network solutions for control and monitoring systems in critical infrastructure in Ludvika. In this hands-on role, you will work with Cisco and Fortinet equipment, implement secure industrial networks, support testing/verification/commissioning, and collaborate with automation, IT security, and systems engineers to ensure reliable communications in lab, workshop, and site environments. This position requires practical experience in network technology for industrial/OT environments and the ability to work structured in technical projects. This position includes occasional work-related travel within the EU/EEA region.
What You’ll Do
Configure and maintain network equipment (primarily Cisco and Fortinet)
Design and implement network solutions for industrial/control systems
Troubleshoot network issues in lab, workshop, and site environments
Participate in testing, verification, and commissioning activities
Document network designs and configurations
Collaborate with automation, IT security, and systems engineering teams
Support secure and reliable communications in critical infrastructure
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
Minimum 6 years of work experience in the relevant field and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Networking, Electrical Engineering, or related area (or equivalent), OR another technical degree with more than 15 years of work experience in the relevant field.
Practical experience with Cisco and/or Fortinet environments
Good understanding of TCP/IP, VLAN, routing, and firewalls
Ability to work in a structured way in technical/industrial environments
Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika
Nice to Have
Fluency in Swedish is considered an advantage.
Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) and/or Fortinet (NSE) certifications
Experience with networks in OT/industrial environments or control systems
Background in energy sector or industrial automation
Experience with IT security in industrial networks
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Ludvika, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
