Cybersecurity Manager

CIMMYT; Texcoco de Mora; Presencial; MXN 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Cybersecurity Manager to oversee its Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services. This pivotal role involves analyzing, planning, and implementing high-standard cybersecurity measures to protect global operations. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Information Technologies and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Working collaboratively in a diverse environment, you will lead a team, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth in a multicultural setting.

Servicios

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit)

Formación

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Cybersecurity-related positions.
• Expertise in managing IT projects and relationships with suppliers.
• Experience with local and cloud IT services.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and monitor Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services.
• Lead a team of specialists to ensure high operational standards.
• Engage with suppliers and partners for IT services.

Conocimientos

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Client Orientation

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Team Leadership

Educación

Master’s degree in Information Technologies

Herramientas

Information Technology Management

Cloud Solutions Management

Descripción del empleo

For more information, visit cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a professional with critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, teamwork, client orientation, problem solving and decision making, negotiation, conflict resolution and team leadership skills for the position of Cybersecurity Manager to work on the Operations Chapter/ Knowledge Management and Information Technology department of CIMMYT

The positions will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City, (45 minutes from Mexico City).

Specific duties:

• Analyze, plan, manage, implement, maintain, schedule, and monitor the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services that supports the global operation of CIMMYT, to keep normal operation at high standards, improve utilization or propose revision of cybersecurity operations and configurations.
• Coordinate, manage and ensure access, connectivity, and availability of the Global Cybersecurity Infrastructure, observing industry-lead security standards.
• Perform complex tasks on critical upgrades to the Global Cybersecurity Infrastructure.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve over time technological solutions to comply with the needs of users.
• Lead, guide, supervise and evaluate a team of specialist staff in charge of maintaining the operation of the Global Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services.
• Manage relationships with the Director of the Knowledge Management and Information Technology Department, as well as the rest of its managerial team, to advise, evaluate, and approve the development of new solutions supported by CIMMYT, as well as the implementation of correction or remediation measures.
• Represent the Knowledge Management and Information Technology Department or CIMMYT, as required, in relevant committees, meetings, conferences or other internal or external events relating to the subject matter expertise of the position.
• Engage with suppliers and partners of IT services and solutions.
• Recommend specifications to be used in bids, tenders, contracts and agreements for the Global Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services.
• Participate in technological integration projects and working groups with the CGIAR, donors, and local or international partners.
• Provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, including creating comprehensive plans for achieving cybersecurity project objectives, bearing in mind the financial responsibility of working for a top international non-for-profit organization, while providing state-of-the-art services and products.
• Support the Knowledge Management and Information Technology internal and external audits regarding the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services.
• Validate and approve relevant acquisitions and new projects, analyzing their technical feasibility and standardization.
• Evaluate, lead, and monitor the development of CIMMYT's Knowledge Management and Information Technology relevant projects which involve the Global Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services.
• Monitor compliance and follow-up of procedures and processes defined in the Knowledge Management and Information Technology Department related with the Global Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Services.
• Analyze the effectiveness of current resources to measure security improvements.
• Define the parameters and KPIs, and develop, maintain, and improve over time the dashboards of the services that the Global Cybersecurity area must follow to provide industry-lead quality services.
• Collaborate in the development of training programs on the awareness on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, dangers and expected behaviors for internal use by relevant staff.
• Document all processes, procedures, and projects, keeping a current archive of relevant documents that can account for all the relevant setups in audits, handing-overs, re-purposes, etc.
• Collaborate in the annual budgeting exercise of the Knowledge Management and Information Technology Department, as well as in the implementation of the budgeted projects on a high cost/benefit basis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in information technologies or related areas.
• Minimum 6 years of practical and progressive experience in Cybersecurity-related positions.
• Professional experience in the use of information technology, design, implementation, and management of technological solutions based on capacity sizing, continuity management, innovation, and platform improvement.
• Expertise in the coordination of information technology projects, personnel and processes, budget optimization for local and cloud solutions, management of relationships with suppliers.
• Experience in the management of local and cloud IT services.
• English language at the C1-CFRL level or higher.
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully and inclusively in a diverse, multicultural, multidisciplinary work environment.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and Team Leadership.

Benefits:

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

Candidates must apply online to M25181 Cybersecurity Manager

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender.