Security Risk Manager

DXC Technology; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Continuous learning & development

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Security Risk Manager to refresh and manage the security risk program across both heritage and digital IT estates in the London Markets account. You will assess risk posture, ensure coverage, and deliver actionable risk reports, aligning findings with remediation plans and driving continual improvement.

The role collaborates with Vulnerability and Remediation Managers and requires leading risk management initiatives, reporting to leadership, and maintaining governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27005 preferred.
• Experience in security risk management or related domains.
• Proven experience managing teams and driving security improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Redesign and implement a comprehensive security risk management framework.
• Establish KPIs and success criteria for risk posture and mitigation effectiveness.
• Lead the continual improvement program for risk management.
• Assess current risk coverage across the estate.
• Maintain and publish regular reports on risk status, trends, and aged risks.
• Link vulnerability findings and remediation actions to risk items.
• Collaborate with vulnerability and remediation managers to align risk and remediation priorities.
• Work with technical teams to support risk mitigation planning.
• Provide executive-level summaries and technical reports to leadership.
• Align with central corporate policies and maintain risk management standards and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and evidence.
• Ensure risk management tools are properly configured and integrated.
• Maintain a risk matrix mapping risks to configuration items, owners, and remediation schedules.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Risk Management

CRISC/CISSP/CISM/ISO 27005 certifications

Job description

Security Risk Manager

Location: Hybrid London or Newcastle, UK

DXC’s Insurance Software and BPS business provides a range of software and services to the global insurance market including life, wealth, health, commercial and speciality, property and casualty, and reinsurance. DXC is also a key partner of the London Market, providing digital transformation and outsourcing services.

DXC’s insurance business has 13,000 domain experts serving 2,000 insurance customers operating in over 100 countries worldwide.

Role Overview

The Security Risk Manager will be responsible for refreshing and managing the security risk program across both heritage and digital IT estates in the London Markets account. This role will assess the current risk posture, ensure risk coverage, and produce actionable risk reports. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vulnerability and Remediation Managers to align risk findings with remediation plans and drive continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Redesign and implement a comprehensive security risk management framework.
• Establish KPIs and success criteria for risk posture and mitigation effectiveness.
• Lead the continual improvement program for risk management.
• Assess current risk coverage across the estate.
• Maintain and publish regular reports on risk status, trends, and aged risks.
• Link vulnerability findings and remediation actions to risk items.
• Collaborate with vulnerability and remediation managers to align risk and remediation priorities.
• Work with technical teams to support risk mitigation planning.
• Provide executive-level summaries and technical reports to leadership.
• Align with central corporate policies and maintain risk management standards, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and evidence.
• Ensure risk management tools are properly configured and integrated.
• Maintain a risk matrix that maps risks to configuration items, owners, and remediation schedules.

Key Challenges

• Evaluate the existing baseline for risk posture across diverse systems.
• Integrating risk data with vulnerability and remediation tracking.
• Addressing aged risks and converting accepted risks into actionable items.
• Producing clear, publishable reports for all levels of the organisation.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Preferred: Certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27005.
• Experience in security risk management or related domains.
• Proven experience managing teams and driving security improvement programs.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Compensation & Pension Scheme – Rewarding your expertise while securing your future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including DXC Select, Perks at Work, and incentive programs for exclusive savings and rewards.
• Continuous Learning & Development – Access to upskilling opportunities, career growth resources, and industry-leading training.
• Lifestyle Perks – Enjoy options like the Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and more.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.