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Role Purpose

The Global Security Manager is responsible for managing the global network of Regional Security Officers (RSO), ensuring the consistent application of security best practices across all GKN Automotive sites. This role is crucial for meeting customer security requirements and obligations within GKN Automotive's global footprint. The Global Security Compliance Manager ensures a repeatable approach to security, supports RSO’s in audits and compliance, and acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for customer compliance requirements, including TISAX control expectations.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and Coordination: Lead the RSO network to deliver best practice security capabilities globally.

Ensure a consistent and repeatable approach to security across all regions and sites.

Compliance and Audits: Support RSO’s and sites in meeting and maintaining all customer security requirements.

Provide support and assistance to RSO’s and sites in managing audits where necessary, particularly concerning TISAX and other compliance standards.

Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the SME and point of contact for customer compliance requirements, TISAX control requirements, and expectations.

Maintain TISAX registration requirements with ENX.

Security Posture Improvement: Support RSO’s and sites in improving security posture and compliance in areas such as information and cyber security, physical security, personnel security, prototype security, and operational technology.

Ensure GKN Automotive global security policies and procedures are embedded at all sites.

Support and Issue Resolution: Act as the central security point of contact for RSO’S, providing support and resolving issues.

Facilitate strong alignment between local sites and the central security team.

Deliver best practice sharing across all RSO’S, enabling security posture improvement.

Consultancy and Advice: Provide information security consultancy and advice to RSO’s supporting best security practice initiatives.

Provide guidance on all information, personnel and physical security expectations in line with industry best practice.

Organize forums to share good practices and improvement initiatives for security enhancements.

Reporting and Risk Management: Set reporting requirements for GKN leadership reviews and meetings.

Oversee regional security risk registers, ensuring regular assessments and timely risk treatment activities.

Assist in implementing remediation actions to mitigate risks and meet best practice expectations.

Reports to senior business stakeholders including VPs, and CISO.

Audit Support: Provide assistance and support for site IT and OT and security audits.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM

• Additional certifications related to cybersecurity and data privacy (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, TISAX Assessor) are a plus.

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in information security, with a focus on leading security functions.

• Experience with recognized security frameworks and standards, such as TISAX and ISO 27001.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage global security operations effectively.

• Proven track record in stakeholder management and collaboration across various departments.

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.