M&A Information Risk Management Manager

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Assess security risks associated with potential acquisitions during due diligence, post-acquisition fortification, and integration.
• Serve as the primary security contact for acquisitions and coordinate activities among relevant stakeholders.
• Apply recognized security standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001 and NIST, to applicable processes.
• Ensure procedures comply with relevant privacy laws, regulations, standards, and client contractual requirements.
• Implement security architecture and strategies aligned with business risks and client expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate security measures that protect the privacy, security, and integrity of sensitive client information.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain a charter for the security management function.
• Develop and maintain security management plans for engagements and provide periodic compliance updates to management and business leaders.
• Develop and monitor security metrics across engagements.
• Review security exceptions, identify associated risks, and monitor risk mitigation plans through resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and acquired entities to track and resolve identified risks.
• Embrace Cognizant’s culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, collaborating effectively, prioritizing quality, and committing to continuous learning.

What you must have to be considered

• A minimum of six years of information security experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of privacy laws, standards, rules, and regulations.
• Experience understanding and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in providing security advisories, solutions, and risk mitigation approaches.
• The ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and acquired entities.
• A strong sense of ownership, a desire to create meaningful outcomes, and a passion for work that serves customers, communities, or global challenges.
• Embodiment of Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.

These will help you succeed

• CISSP certification.
• CISM certification.
• CISA certification.
• CRISC certification.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant office in. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 21, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $105,000 - $115,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.