Senior Cybersecurity Deal Lead (M&A Diligence)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Security Risk Management for Acquisitions & Divestitures (A&D) Cybersecurity, Pre-Close. You will lead deal-level cybersecurity assessments, translate findings into risk insights, and support risk-informed decisions before close.

Collaboration with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and external advisors is essential. Role requires 8+ years in cybersecurity, strong technical depth, and experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information risk management, technology delivery, security architecture, M&A transaction support, due diligence, integration or separation, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting cybersecurity due diligence, acquisition assessments, and risk reviews in time-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal-level cybersecurity assessments for acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, minority investments, and partnerships.
• Translate diligence evidence into clear risk insights and practical mitigation recommendations.
• Support risk-informed transaction decisions before close and coordinate with deal teams and leaders.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, Technology Services, and external advisors to align expectations and resolve risk issues.
• Translate findings into Day 1 security priorities, TSA considerations, and handoff materials for post-close execution.
• Improve diligence playbooks, questionnaires, risk taxonomies, and reporting across the portfolio.
• Provide guidance to managers, analysts, advisors, and cross-functional contributors in executing A&D cybersecurity diligence.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Acquisitions & Divestitures

Cybersecurity

Security architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Security Risk Management for Acquisitions & Divestitures (A&D) Cybersecurity, Pre-Close. You will lead deal-level cybersecurity assessments, translate findings into risk insights, and support risk-informed decisions before close.

Collaboration with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and external advisors is essential. Role requires 8+ years in cybersecurity, strong technical depth, and experience in regulated environments.