IT Security Operations Specialist at Oatly

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.

The purpose of the IT Security Operations Specialist role is to ensure the operational execution of Oatly’s cybersecurity processes. You’ll work hands‑on with our SOC, vulnerability management, cloud security, identity and access processes, third‑party risk, and regulatory compliance to make sure Oatly’s security posture is resilient, effective, and aligned with business needs and the global threat landscape.

Here’s the main elements of the role...

• Support and continuously improve our Security Operations Center (SOC), enabling 24/7 threat detection, incident response, and operational resilience. Leverage SIEM, SOAR and endpoint protection platforms.

• Run the full vulnerability lifecycle such as scanning, prioritization, remediation follow‑up, and reporting.

• IAM controls and lifecycle activities for user identities and entitlements across cloud and on‑prem environments.

• Define and manage security requirements for external vendors and solutions, maintain vendor risk profiles.

• Execute and document security controls (incl. SOX) and stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies.

• Support incident response efforts, including investigations and digital forensics.

• Build strong internal and external networks and support governance and strategic initiatives.

In this role, you will report into Director Information Security and Cyber Security at Malmö HQ.

We are looking for you who have at least 2+ years experience in IT Security, Cybersecurity Operations, or SOC roles.

• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IAM and vulnerability scanning tools.

• Extensive experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS).

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or similar.

• Experience with agile methods and tools.

• Regulatory frameworks (SOX, NIS2, GDPR).

• ISO 27001, NIS, MITRE, IEC 62443.

• Experience in a global tech‑driven environment.

• Security certifications (GSOC, CSX‑P, CISSP, CEH) is preferable.

• You bring a natural analytical mindset and enjoy solving problems in a practical and thoughtful way.

• You like working in a structured and proactive manner, and you pay attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.

• You take responsibility for your work and show integrity in how you follow things through.

• You are curious, self‑driven, and enjoy taking initiative when you see an opportunity to move things forward.

• You feel comfortable prioritizing your work, managing your time, and setting clear expectations

• You enjoy collaborating with people from different parts of the business and appreciate what strong teamwork can achieve.

• You communicate clearly and are good at making complex topics easier to understand

• You express yourself well in writing and speech, and you adapt your communication style depending on who you’re talking to.

To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better. 

Another bulleted list felt redundant, so we made this page talking about all the benefits we offer to sweeten the deal of working with us before you apply – if you're curious, check out this fancy page right here!

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Last day of application: 5th of March.

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO

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