Head of Security Operations Mexico

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Risk Management

In short

Ericsson busca un "Head of Security Operations, Mexico" con experiencia para liderar las operaciones de seguridad y programas de resiliencia en México. El rol es responsable de desarrollar y ejecutar una estrategia integral de seguridad para proteger empleados, activos e información, y se asociará con líderes empresariales para integrar consideraciones de seguridad.

Responsibilities

Lead Ericsson's security operations strategy and execution across Mexico.
Direct and develop a team of security managers, analysts, and security professionals.
Oversee all aspects of physical security operations, including access control, facility security, guard force management, investigations, and executive protection support.
Conduct enterprise security risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
Lead security support for field operations, including contractor risk assessments and travel security.
Coordinate and manage responses to security incidents.
Lead crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity activities.
Partner with business leaders to integrate security considerations into operational planning.
Collaborate with regional and global security organizations to develop policies and standards.
Ensure security risks are effectively represented within Ericsson's Enterprise Risk Management processes.
Maintain situational awareness of the security environment throughout Mexico and provide intelligence-driven assessments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, government authorities, and industry partners.
Drive continuous improvement of security technologies, monitoring systems, and reporting capabilities.
Oversee compliance activities, security audits, and program governance.
Support executive protection, executive travel security, and special security initiatives.
Provide executive leadership with regular reporting and strategic insights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Security, Security Operations, Risk Management, Intelligence, Investigations, Military, Law Enforcement, or related security leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading security programs within large, complex, multinational organizations.
Proven track record developing and implementing enterprise security strategies across multiple sites and geographically dispersed operations.
Extensive knowledge of physical security, personnel security, operational security, investigations, executive protection, crisis management, and business continuity disciplines.
Significant experience leading security incident response and complex investigations.
Strong understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
Experience managing security risks associated with field operations, contractor oversight, logistics activities, and high-risk operational environments.
Familiarity with modern security technologies, intelligence platforms, analytics solutions, and AI-enabled risk assessment capabilities.
Experience integrating security programs within broader enterprise risk management frameworks.
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing security teams and security service providers.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and lead initiatives across organizations without direct authority.
Strong business acumen and ability to align security programs with organizational objectives.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Desired Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, or related security and risk management credentials.
Experience working with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, government authorities, and public-private security partnerships.
Experience supporting multinational operations throughout Latin America.
Valid passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Outstanding opportunity to use skills and imagination to push boundaries.
Be challenged, but not alone; join a team of diverse innovators.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values.
Championing diversity in everything we do.
Belief that collaborating with people with different experiences drives innovation.
Encouragement for people from all backgrounds to apply.
Opportunity to realize full potential as part of the Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

Risk ManagementSecurity OperationsInvestigationsBusiness ContinuityIntelligencePhysical SecurityExecutive ProtectionCrisis ManagementCybersecurityAI

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