Regional Security Lead, Mexico & LATAM

CIMMYT; México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus 40 days

Vacation premium 56%

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Savings fund

Social Mexican benefits

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking a Security Manager to oversee physical and operational security across Mexico and LATAM. You will translate CIMMYT standards into practical country and regional frameworks, guiding decision‑making to protect personnel and operations.

You will lead risk assessments, investigations, and contractor management, while developing security playbooks and training programs for a diverse, international team. Travel up to 5% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in physical or corporate security.
• Experience leading complex security operations and risk assessments.
• Ability to design security playbooks, procedures and training programs.
• Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Professional security or risk-management certification desirable.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security across Mexico and LATAM, with governance and incident reporting.
• Lead risk, threat and vulnerability assessments for travelers and staff.
• Coordinate investigations of security incidents and near misses.
• Oversee regional security contractors and guard partners via SLAs and KPIs.
• Design and deliver recurring security training and awareness programs.
• Direct security personnel to ensure priority delivery of security requirements.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Incident response

Contractor management

Training programs development

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminology, International Relations, Public Safety or related field

Job description

CIMMYT is seeking a Security Manager to oversee physical and operational security across Mexico and LATAM. You will translate CIMMYT standards into practical country and regional frameworks, guiding decision‑making to protect personnel and operations.

You will lead risk assessments, investigations, and contractor management, while developing security playbooks and training programs for a diverse, international team. Travel up to 5% is required.