Acquisitions Information Security Lead

Cognizant; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Manager, Information Risk Management to lead security risk oversight for acquisitions and existing entities. You will coordinate between Corporate Security, Corporate Development, IT and business units to assess risks during due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

The role requires at least six years in information security, a CS degree or equivalent, and strong knowledge of privacy laws and risk frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of information security experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of privacy laws, standards, rules, and regulations.
• Experience implementing risk management frameworks and providing security advisories.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional partners and acquired entities.

Responsibilities

• Assess security risks during acquisitions (due diligence, post‑acquisition integration).
• Serve as primary security contact for acquisitions and coordinate activities among stakeholders.
• Apply ISO 27001 and NIST standards to processes where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with privacy laws and client contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain security management plans and metrics across engagements.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Privacy laws

Cross-functional collaboration

Security standards

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Manager, Information Risk Management to lead security risk oversight for acquisitions and existing entities. You will coordinate between Corporate Security, Corporate Development, IT and business units to assess risks during due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

The role requires at least six years in information security, a CS degree or equivalent, and strong knowledge of privacy laws and risk frameworks.