PM Senior Security Operations & Risk Manager

At DXC, we harness the power of technology to deliver mission-critical IT services that our clients need to modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate. We provide services through the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT Outsourcing, and Modern Workplace.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Operations & Risk Manager to lead and support daily cybersecurity operations, including incident response, threat detection, and cloud security governance. This role plays a key part in ensuring the protection of enterprise systems, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and driving risk and compliance management across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in security operations, cloud security, and risk management, combined with leadership capabilities and the ability to work in complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Assist in managing security projects and team members, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security risks and align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.
• Support and promote security awareness and training programs across the organization.
• Participate in security incident investigations, response, and post-incident analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools, with a focus on cloud environments.
• Track, maintain, and report on key security metrics and performance indicators.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Proven experience in managing security operations and incident response.
• Strong expertise in security tools, frameworks, and cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Solid knowledge of risk and compliance management frameworks.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous learner with up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field (a plus).
• Industry-recognized certifications such as:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Experience managing security programs, cloud security initiatives, and risk governance models.

Key Competencies:

• Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Management
• Cloud Security & Risk Management
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement & Resilience Mindset

Joining DXC connects you with brilliant people who embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify client success. At DXC, we support each other and work as a team, globally and locally. Our achievements demonstrate how we deliver excellence to our clients and colleagues. You will join a team committed to creating a culture of learning, diversity, and inclusion, dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship.