Security Remediation Manager

Security Remediation Manager

Location: London or Newcastle, UK

DXC’s Insurance Software and BPS business provides a range of software and services to the global insurance market including life, wealth, health, commercial and speciality, property and casualty, and reinsurance. DXC is also a key partner of the London Market, providing digital transformation and outsourcing services.

DXC’s insurance business has 13,000 domain experts serving 2,000 insurance customers operating in over 100 countries worldwide.

Role Overview

This role is critical to ensuring timely and effective remediation of security vulnerabilities and risk findings across both heritage and digital IT estates in the London Markets account. The Security Remediation Manager will work closely with technical implementation and support teams, as well as other security stakeholders, to define, schedule, and track remediation actions. The role demands strong coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Remediation Planning and Execution

• Define and maintain remediation plans for security vulnerabilities and risk findings.
• Coordinate with technical teams to schedule and implement remediation actions.
• Track progress and ensure timely closure of remediation tasks.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with vulnerability managers, risk owners, penetration testers and delivery teams to align remediation priorities.
• Facilitate cross-team communication to resolve blockers and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure remediation efforts are aligned with business impact and risk appetite.

Reporting and Governance

• Produce and maintain schedules and dashboards for ongoing remediation activities.
• Deliver regular reports to stakeholders, including aged backlog, progress metrics, and risk posture.
• Support internal and external audits with remediation evidence and documentation.

Tool and Process Integration

• Validate that remediation actions are logged, monitored, and closed in accordance with SLAs.
• Maintain a remediation matrix to track patching schedules, ownership, and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps in remediation processes and propose enhancements.
• Contribute to the overall security improvement roadmap for the account.

Key Challenges

• Coordinating across diverse technical teams and legacy systems.
• Addressing aged vulnerabilities and converting accepted risks into actionable remediation.
• Maintaining visibility and accountability across a complex estate.
• Establishing clear reporting and governance structures for remediation activities.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in security operations, risk management, or remediation coordination.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional security initiatives and driving results.

Desirable Skills

• Strong understanding of vulnerability and risk management frameworks.
• Familiarity with tools such as Qualys, Prisma Cloud and Jira.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to prioritize and align remediation with business impact.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Compensation & Pension Scheme – Rewarding your expertise while securing your future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including DXC Select, Perks at Work, and incentive programs for exclusive savings and rewards.
• Continuous Learning & Development – Access to upskilling opportunities, career growth resources, and industry-leading training.
• Lifestyle Perks – Enjoy options like the Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and more.