Security Specialist

Function: Security

Reports to: Market Security Lead

Scope: Latam

Location: Bosques, México City

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do: creating a better business and a better world. You’ll work with beloved brands that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You’ll lead innovations, big and small, that help our business succeed and grow. You’ll learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who will support and inspire you to become your best self.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role leads the security strategy for Sales Field Operations and Country Risk Assessment, ensuring the protection of people and assets through the implementation of market-specific security plans. It requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to align procedures with local risks and global standards, integrating security as a core business function.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Security Risk Management & Mitigation

• Collaborate with market-level teams to analyze security threats and risks to people, assets, and operations.

• Conduct security risk assessments to validate the effectiveness of controls across people, processes, and technology.

• Implement mitigation plans and establish countermeasures; escalate high-level risks as needed.

• Lead the implementation of holistic, cost-efficient security solutions tailored to market needs.

• Apply a standardized physical security risk assessment for new field operations.

Incident & Crisis Management

• Support the development and implementation of Incident Management plans in coordination with the Market Security Leader.

• Ensure the security framework is effectively applied at both market and country levels.

• Act as the security advisor to country-level leadership, serving as the main point of contact for security-related matters.

Security Communication & Advisory

• Work with sales teams to provide security guidance to travelers in high-risk zones and cities.

• Prepare and deliver reports including incident summaries, intelligence briefings, threat assessments, and investigations.

• Provide critical analysis of emerging threats and risks to people, assets, information, and brand reputation.

Training, Contracts & Compliance

• Coordinate and deliver security capability training for employees, security teams, and third-party partners.

• Possess strong contractual assessment skills for the implementation and review of security contracts.

• Monitor and report on security KPIs, including audit results (red, amber, green), financial costs, and incident trends.

Networking & Industry Engagement

• Maintain an active regional security network to share intelligence, trends, and best practices.

• Participate in industry forums and stay informed on emerging security technologies.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with industry experts and law enforcement agencies.

Leadership & Influence

• Lead and motivate the country-level security function and personnel.

• Effectively brief and influence stakeholders to implement a resourced market security plan.

• Use market benchmarks and judgment to interpret security trends and their impact on field operations.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION?
Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related field.

• Experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or intelligence roles.

• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, incident management, and implementing security frameworks.

• Experience working in multinational environments and high-risk regions is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with security technologies, intelligence platforms, and industry standards.

Hardskills:

• Advance English

• Security Risk Assessment: Ability to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities across physical, personnel, and operational domains.

• Incident Management: Skilled in developing and executing crisis response plans.

• Contractual & Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of security-related contracts, audits, and regulatory requirements.

• Report Writing & Intelligence Analysis: Capable of producing clear, actionable reports and briefings.

• Security Technology: Familiarity with surveillance systems, access control, GPS tracking, and threat intelligence platforms.

• Training Delivery: Ability to design and deliver security training programs to diverse audiences.

Soft Skills

• Leadership & Influence: Able to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess complex security scenarios and recommend solutions.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in high-pressure situations.

• Networking: Skilled in building relationships with law enforcement, industry experts, and internal teams.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting political and security landscapes.

• Judgment & Decision-Making: Uses sound judgment to escalate risks and make timely decisions.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

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