Information Security Operations Engineer

Essity; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hygiene and health company is seeking a proactive Security Operations Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This role involves developing and maintaining robust security controls, collaborating with both internal and external teams to address security incidents. Ideal candidates will have a university degree in computer science and a minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong proficiency in tools like EDR and SIEM. Working at Essity offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative atmosphere

Support for well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on engineering and architecture.
• Professional security certifications such as SANS or CompTIA are appreciated.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational procedures for cybersecurity tools.
• Configure, manage, and automate cybersecurity tools to support monitoring and detection.
• Research emerging threats and analyze threat intelligence reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Security Tool Proficiency

Communication

Education

University degree in computer science

Tools

EDR

XDR

SIEM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Security Operations Engineer to join our growing Security Operations team as part of Essity’s global Information Security team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone passionate about cybersecurity, incident response, and threat detection.

Job Description

As a Security Operations Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting our digital assets by developing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity controls that align with industry standards and best practices. You will work closely with our external SOC and internal cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to security incidents. The geographical scope of role responsibilities is global, but the position is in Gothenburg, Sweden with possible alternative locations in Lisbon, Portugal or Munich, Germany or in Dunstable, UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational procedures for cybersecurity tools to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Configure, manage, and automate cybersecurity tools to support monitoring, detection, and incident response.
• Research emerging threats and analyze threat intelligence reports to produce actionable items that enhance the organization’s detection and prevention capabilities.
• Develop and continuously tune detection rules, use cases, and alerting logic in SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to improve threat visibility.
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to implement preventive controls, support remediation efforts, and reduce overall cyber risk.
• Provide pragmatic, risk-based recommendations to address identified vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps.
• Participate in cross-functional incident response efforts, contributing to containment, investigation, and resolution of security incidents.

Who you are

We are looking for someone who brings both technical excellence and the right mindset to our team. You are a self-motivated and proactive team player, known for your positive attitude and collaborative spirit. You thrive in complex environments, communicate effectively across teams, and take ownership of your work with enthusiasm and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in computer science (professional security certifications such as SANS or CompTIA are appreciated)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on engineering and architecture
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies, including EDR, XDR, and SIEM
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with IT experts across the organization
• Comfortable operating in large, complex environments
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Application

As we will be making ongoing selections, interviews might start before the application deadline. 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

Job Requisition ID: Essity253706 | Application End Date: 01 Feb 2026