Information Security Operations Engineer

Essity; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in information security is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to protect digital assets. This role is responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity protocols and collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities. Candidates should have a university degree in computer science, a minimum of five years of experience in cybersecurity, and proficiency in security tools such as EDR and SIEM. This position is primarily located in the UK but may involve international collaboration.

Benefits

A collaborative and open atmosphere

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity focusing on engineering and architecture.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies including EDR, XDR, and SIEM.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational procedures for cybersecurity tools.
• Research emerging threats and analyze threat intelligence reports.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement preventive controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Threat detection

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

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