Security Business Partner

Job description

Position Description:

Unleash your potential and help shape the future, join us as a Business Unit Security Business Partner (BU SBP). If you’ve demonstrable success in a similar position, that has involved utilising your technical knowledge alongside leadership capabilities, we would love to hear from you.The Business Unit Security Business Partner (BU SBP) role requires a combination of strong leadership and technical security experience. You must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of IT experience, experience in information security, along with relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM. This role involves managing security operations, advising on client security needs, and implementing CGI's Security Baseline.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), which makes you a CGI member 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 and we will train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the Enterprise Security Management Framework (ESMF) across the BU, ensuring that all security measures are aligned with CGI's global standards. You will take ownership of client security engagements, supporting reviews, audits, and responding to inquiries. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide strategic security guidance to leadership, influence decision-making, and help shape the security roadmap for both internal operations and client-facing projects. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly contribute to CGI’s security success.

Key Tasks:
• Implement the Enterprise Security Management Framework (ESMF) across the Business Unit (BU).
• Act as the primary point of contact for client security matters and Global Security functions.
• Support client security reviews, audits, and engage in client meetings.
• Review proposals for security risks and provide recommendations for compliance.
• Collaborate on security aspects of client presentations and business opportunities.
• Lead security education and training within the BU.
• Manage exceptions to the CGI Security Baseline and ensure alignment with Global Security initiatives.
• Support security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) and re-certifications within the BU.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Leading security teams and managing security operations.
• Expertise in presenting complex security matters in a clear, business-relevant context.
• Presenting security matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Implementing enterprise-wide security solutions.
• Client engagement and strategic collaboration.
• Proactive approach to risk management, security monitoring, and incident handling.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Relevant security certifications.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse teams, including senior leadership.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

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.