Global Cybersecurity Manager & ISMS Lead

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center); México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Vacation premium

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Manager to lead its information security program across global operations. You will manage the cybersecurity team, drive ISO/IEC 27001:2022 adherence, and own the security platform estate, including SIEM, identity governance, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, incident response, vendor management, and cross-country coordination with IT teams while ensuring audits and donor due diligence are supported.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security with leadership experience.
• Experience implementing and operating ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS.
• Security certifications CISSP/CISM or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor required.
• Experience in multi-country or distributed organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead information security function and manage the cybersecurity team.
• Operate and improve the ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS and related controls.
• Prepare risk and control items and drive actions.
• Oversee configuration, integration, tuning across security platforms and SIEM.
• Own vulnerability, patch management, incident response end to end.
• Validate control effectiveness with evidence and audits.
• Coordinate with regional IT teams and run security awareness program.
• Report monthly on security posture and risk metrics.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Identity and access governance

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Security auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree: advantage

CISSP/CISM/27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

Tools

ISO/IEC 27001

NIST CSF

SIEM

Job description

CIMMYT is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Manager to lead its information security program across global operations. You will manage the cybersecurity team, drive ISO/IEC 27001:2022 adherence, and own the security platform estate, including SIEM, identity governance, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, incident response, vendor management, and cross-country coordination with IT teams while ensuring audits and donor due diligence are supported.