Security Manager – Risk management
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Security Manager – Risk management to be based at their client’s office in Reading, UK.
This is a hybrid role – you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Reading office 3 days per week
This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start asap
Day rate: Competitive Market rate
The Security Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s assets, operations, and strategic initiatives especially relating to mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role leads security due diligence assessments for potential acquisitions, evaluates risks across global operations, and ensures robust business continuity and resilience planning. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with practical security expertise and has a proven track record of working cross functionally with Legal, Finance, IT, and Executive Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- M&A Security Due Diligence
- Lead and conduct security due‑diligence assessments for new acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, or partnerships.
- Evaluate physical, operational, information security, and regulatory security risks of target entities.
- Identify vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and integration risks; provide mitigation recommendations to deal teams.
- Prepare detailed due‑diligence reports and present findings to senior leadership.
- Support the integration of acquired organisations into the company’s security standards and governance frameworks.
- Business Continuity & Resilience
- Well versed with security GRC skills
- Develop, implement, and maintain business continuity plans (BCP) and disaster recovery frameworks (DRP).
- Conduct business impact analyses (BIA) across critical business functions.
- Coordinate regular BCP/DR drills, tabletop exercises, and crisis simulations with cross‑functional teams.
- Provide guidance and training to business units to ensure resilience awareness and preparedness.
- Act as a key member of the crisis management team during incidents affecting operations.
- Risk Assessment & Security Governance
- Perform enterprise-wide security risk assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies aligned with corporate risk appetite.
- Monitor the security posture of regional and global operations and report on key risk indicators.
- Ensure compliance with applicable security standards, regulations, and internal policies.
- Partner with IT Security, Facilities, HR, and Legal to maintain strong governance and security controls.
Key Requirements
Essential Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in cyber security with risk management skills
- Skilled in evaluation of risks across global operations, and ensures robust business continuity and resilience planning.
- Good leadership qualities to guide security team members or cross‑functional project teams.
Desirable Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Good communication and collaboration skills
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