Security Business Partner

Job description

Position Description:

At CGI, security underpins everything we deliver. As a Business Unit Security Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical services, enabling secure transformation, and strengthening client trust. We empower our experts to take ownership of security strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and shape resilient solutions that protect both our business and our clients. Working at the heart of our operations, you will drive high standards, embed best practice, and help us continuously evolve in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Here, your expertise will not only protect today’s services but help define the secure digital future we build together.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the implementation of the Enterprise Security Management Framework (ESMF) across the Business Unit, ensuring alignment with global standards while enabling secure, high-performing client delivery. You will act as a trusted security advisor to senior leadership and client stakeholders, influencing decisions, shaping roadmaps, and embedding a culture of proactive risk management.

You will take ownership of security operations, audits, and client engagements, balancing technical rigour with clear, business-focused communication. Supported by a collaborative global security community, you will drive continuous improvement, strengthen compliance, and help position CGI as a trusted partner for secure transformation.

Key responsibilities:
• Lead & Embed the Enterprise Security Management Framework across the Business Unit
• Advise & Influence senior leaders and clients on strategic security matters
• Review & Assure proposals, contracts, and security controls
• Engage & Represent the Business Unit in client audits, reviews, and meetings
• Manage & Mitigate security risks, vulnerabilities, and baseline exceptions
• Enable & Educate through security awareness and training initiatives
• Support & Sustain security certifications including ISO 27001
• Optimise & Analyse security reporting through data analytics and visualisation tools

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

You will bring strong technical security expertise combined with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level. A proven background in large-scale security operations, vulnerability management, and enterprise security implementation is essential. You should be comfortable translating complex technical risks into clear, business-relevant insights, supported by strong analytical and communication skills.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• You should have extensive experience in information security and IT operations
• Strong proficiency in data analytics, including Power BI reporting and visualisation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and data modelling
• Proven ability to manage large-scale security operations and vulnerability management
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide security frameworks
• Strong capability in presenting security matters to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrable experience in client engagement and strategic collaboration
• Proactive approach to risk management, monitoring, and incident handling
• Government Physical Security knowledge

Desirable:
• CISSP certification
• CISM certification

Skills:

·  Data Analysis

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.