Security Manager & Crisis Coordinator (Mexico)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Naucalpan de Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Security Manager & Crisis Coordinator to lead security, crisis management, and risk programs in Mexico. You will safeguard employees, facilities, and operations through proactive monitoring and response.

In this hybrid role, you will oversee security policies, risk assessments, and business continuity, coordinating with leadership to implement crisis frameworks and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in corporate security or crisis management in multinational settings.
• Strong knowledge of security operations and incident response.
• Experience with risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security threats and emerging risks affecting employees and operations.
• Lead crisis management and emergency response activities.
• Develop and maintain security policies and crisis frameworks.
• Perform security risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Oversee security programs for offices and facilities.
• Provide risk intelligence and training to leadership and staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Security management

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Threat intelligence

ISO 31000

ISO 22301

ICS

Business continuity

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Security Management

Tools

Security incident management platforms

Emergency notification systems

Job description

Security Manager & Crisis Coordinator (Mexico)

The Security Manager & Crisis Coordinator is responsible for leading the organization's security, crisis management, emergency preparedness, travel security, and risk intelligence programs in Mexico. This role protects employees, assets, facilities, and business operations through proactive risk monitoring, security assessments, crisis response coordination, and implementation of security best practices. The position serves as the local security and crisis management expert, supporting business continuity and organizational resilience.

How you'll make an impact:

• Monitor security threats, criminal activities, social unrest, and other emerging risks that may impact employees, facilities, or business operations.
• Lead and coordinate crisis management and emergency response activities, ensuring effective communication, escalation, and incident resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and crisis management frameworks aligned with corporate requirements.
• Conduct physical security, travel security, and operational risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation measures.
• Manage security programs for offices and facilities, including access control, security vendors, investigations, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Provide security guidance, risk intelligence, training, and support to leadership teams, employees, and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Corporate Security, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Emergency Response, Business Continuity, or related areas within multinational organizations.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, threat intelligence, incident management, investigations, crisis response, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies for facilities, personnel, travel, and business operations.
• Familiarity with international security and risk management standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301, Incident Command System (ICS), and Business Continuity Management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, and reporting tools.
• Experience working with security incident management platforms, travel security providers, emergency notification systems, or similar technologies.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher) required. Spanish fluency required.
• Strong executive presence and leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders across different organizational levels. Proven ability to lead through collaboration, drive initiatives, and foster a culture of security, resilience, and accountability in multicultural and matrix environments.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function General Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-27

Reference number R0148241

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.