We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Security Operations Engineer to join our growing Security Operations team part of Essity’s global Information Security team. This is a hands-on technical role 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 Application End Date: 11 jan. 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity253706 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!