Information Security Analyst, Security Audit & Awareness

Essity; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational company is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Hamburg to enhance security culture and awareness. Responsibilities include leading audits, coordinating security initiatives, and improving security programs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in IT and relevant experience, with strong communication skills to convey security concepts effectively.

Leistungen

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive organizational culture

Positive societal and environmental impact

Qualifikationen

• Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, and awareness.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions confidently.
• Hands-on knowledge across endpoint, identity, network, and cloud security.

Aufgaben

• Lead audits of global IT services and applications.
• Coordinate global security awareness initiatives.
• Drive improvements in security programs and processes.

Kenntnisse

Information security foundations

Auditing

Risk management

Compliance

Security awareness

Communication

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

CISA or CISSP certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Information Security Team establishes and manages Essity Group’s information security on behalf of our Chief Digital & Information Officer. The governance and management of security is executed through the Essity Information Security Management System (ISMS).

We are looking for an Information Security Analyst with a strong interest in Security Culture and Awareness, and a proactive mindset to drive improvements within their areas of responsibility. This role is part of Essity’s Information Security Team and contributes to the company’s global Information Security Management Process (ISMP).

An Information Security Analyst has a broad responsibility to cover tasks in all parts of the company’s Information Security Management Process (ISMP).

The geographical scope is global. The position is preferable in Gothenburg, but other Essity offices in Europe can be discussed.

Main Responsibilities

Information Security Auditing: You will lead, conduct, and follow up on audits of global IT services and applications, partly on behalf of Essity’s Internal Audit function. These audits are part of a well-established internal audit program and will involve limited travel, primarily within Europe.

Security Awareness & Culture: You will coordinate and actively contribute to our global security awareness initiatives. This includes planning, executing, and aligning awareness activities across the Information Security Teams to foster a strong security culture throughout the organization.

Continuous Improvements: You will play an active role in driving improvements within your area, contributing to the development of efficient and effective security programs and processes that support our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of IT services, monitor compliance with security standards, and follow up on remediation activities.
• Drive security awareness across the organization by leading initiatives, managing awareness platforms, and acting as a trusted advisor to foster a strong security culture.
• Plan and prioritize annual security services, make decisions based on standards and risk exposure, and report on security posture to IT management.
• Maintain security documentation, monitor emerging threats and technologies, and handle security-related requests.

Experience and Qualification

We’re seeking a candidate with a foundation in information security, including experience in auditing, risk management, compliance and awareness. You should be confident making risk-based decisions and have hands-on knowledge across key security domains such as endpoint, identity, network, and cloud. Familiarity with detection, response, and recovery processes, including disaster recovery planning.

Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to explain security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. You take a pedagogical approach to raising awareness and motivating employees to maintain a security-conscious mindset.

You’re organized, reliable, and experienced in documenting and presenting information effectively. A self-driven team player with a positive attitude, you know how to deliver results and foster a strong security culture across the organization.

Education

• Abachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional security certifications such as CISA or CISSP are meritorious.

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant work experience

Application

Does it sound interesting to you? Please send in your application to us in English via our website at your earliest convenience but not later than deadline. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us