Specialist - acquisition of geographical data

Norway | Nov. 6, 2026

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Company: EURES

Country: Norway

Type: Onsite

Employment: Full-time

Description:

Etterretningstenesta - Knowledge of the world for the protection of Norway

Etterretningstenesta's mission is to collect information and notify about conditions abroad that could threaten Norway and Norwegian interests. We are now looking for subject managers for the acquisition of geographical data.

We have a permanent position available as a senior engineer with main tasks linked to professional research and further development within the subject group's area of ​​responsibility.

The subject group's main tasks are linked to the acquisition and structuring of up-to-date and relevant geographical information. It will also be relevant to work with non-geographic basic data.

The department to which the position is subject is responsible for supporting both the Armed Forces in general, and the Intelligence Service in particular with timely and relevant geographical, meteorological and oceanographic (GEOMETOC) information.

We can offer exciting work assignments where what you help to deliver will be of direct use at all levels in the Defense and the Intelligence Service.

With us you can have different experiences, and we can promise you a pleasant working environment!

We depend on diversity in perspective and experience to solve our tasks. Therefore, we wish to recruit employees with different backgrounds and different life experiences to work with us.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply for the position.

Duties

• Coordinating and assisting with the acquisition of information from open, external and internal sources for structured storage, distribution and presentation on the Intelligence Service and the Armed Forces' secure platforms, including setting up and managing the flow of data between different networks through solutions for secure information exchange.
• Coordinating user needs, prioritizing tasks and being a professional resource person within the professional group's area of ​​responsibility.
• Follow up the automated flow of digital geographical information to the Defense and Intelligence Service's secure network.
• Represent the department in councils, committees and collaboration bodies, nationally and internationally.
• Provide professional support, advice and teaching/training within the professional group's area of ​​responsibility for projects and departments in the Armed Forces and the Intelligence Service.

Qualifications

The position has the following requirements that must be met in order to be considered as a current applicant:

• Master's degree or equivalent level of education, preferably in geomatics, informatics or a similar field of study. Other relevant education and several years of experience with good results will, according to assessment, compensate for a lack of formal education.
• Relevant work experience.
• Good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian and English.

In addition, it is desirable if you have:

• Professional leadership and teamwork
• Scripting and programming, preferably in Python
• Automated processing of data, e.g. using Apache Airflow, Apache Nifi, FME
• Databases, e.g. PostgreSQL/PostGIS or other SQL databases.
• Geographical information systems (GIS), such as QGIS or ArcGIS
• Container technology, e.g. Docker and Kubernetes
• Project work
• The Norwegian Armed Forces' operations and the Norwegian Armed Forces' ICT infrastructure

To be considered as Applicants must submit a diploma and other certificates confirming their highest education with the application.

Special requirements for a position in the Intelligence Service:

Applicants must satisfy requirements for the highest security clearance.

For employment in the Intelligence Service, one cannot have anything other than Norwegian citizenship at the time of appointment.

The position is subject to the obligation to order, cf. the Defense Act and the Defense Staff Regulations, which mean that you can be ordered to international operations. This normally happens on the basis of willingness. Obligation to order entails requirements for medical and physical fitness and basic knowledge of English. If you do not meet the requirements, you have the option of applying for a dispensation.

Personal qualities

Personal qualifications for a position in the Intelligence Service will be given great importance:

• Attitudes and reliability: The Intelligence Service requires high professional and personal integrity, reliability and loyalty from its employees.
• Eagerness to learn and planning: We are looking for people who are passionate about their field, and who face the working day with a desire to learn and a desire to deliver good results.
• Interaction and cooperation: In Etterretningstenesta, we are concerned with having a good working environment. Good team spirit, respect and tolerance when dealing with others is of great importance.
• Stress management: It is a prerequisite that our employees have the ability to handle periods of heavy workload.

For the specific position as a supervisor, good cooperation and communication skills are also required.

We offer

With us you will get an exciting and socially useful job where you will be able to make a difference.

The intelligence service is concerned with increasing the competence of employees, and the focus will be on both you as a person and your professional interest.

Our employees have flexible time, opportunities for training during working hours, as well as favorable loan and pension schemes through the State Pension Fund.

You will receive an annual salary within the range of NOK 785,000 - 980,000 in the position of senior engineer (code 1181) according to applicable Main Tariff Agreement. For particularly qualified applicants, a higher salary can be assessed.

Contact information HR, 23 09 43 22 Workplace Lutvannsveien 60 0676 Oslo Key information: Employer: The Norwegian Intelligence Service Reference no.: 5205983202 Occupancy rate: 100% Fixed Application deadline: 20.11.2026

About the employer:

What is reallyhappening in the world?

The intelligence service collects, processes and analyzes information on behalf of Norway. We do this to give the Norwegian authorities the best possible basis for making good decisions. We are part of the Norwegian Armed Forces, but also solve tasks for the rest of the government apparatus. The service works according to overall political priorities and guidelines. More information about us can be found at etj.no. Here you will also find Focus - the Intelligence Service's open assessment of current security challenges.

We depend on diversity in perspectives and experiences to solve our tasks. That is why we want to recruit employees from different backgrounds, with different life experiences to work with us. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, cultural background, gaps in the CV or functional ability. 

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