If you’re ready to bring the best, come join the IT team as an IT Security Associate for Mexico. You’ll be responsible for participating in the execution of projects set by the architecture team, assuring proper testing, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of security technology and operations in accordance with security policies and guidelines, together with more senior engineers. Additional functions and processes include service and product management, vendor management, collaboration with regional and global teams on security event investigation, mitigation, and remediation, and other operations support. You will work on one or more projects or initiatives as a team member, responsible for analysis, improvements, and activities execution of the assigned IT processes to provide high-quality services to internal clients. This role offers a moderate level of autonomy, engagement with clients, and frequent vendor engagement and management.

This hybrid role is located in Querétaro with the expectation to be in the office 3 days per week / 2 days at home office – subject to change. Based on your performance, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your role. Plus, on the days you’re in the office, no matter which office you’ll be at, there will be a free snack to enjoy the brands we’re all so proud to represent.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Implementing Security Requirements: Assist in implementing solutions for intrusion detection and notification, security auditing, alerting and response, virus detection and removal, password complexity enforcement, and media protection as directed by the global and regional teams. Test functionality, adjust solutions as needed, and monitor progress with the Project Manager against baseline plans, reporting, and controlling deviations.

• Communication for Security Awareness: Proactively participate in continuous security awareness initiatives for the Latin America region to promote safe behaviors, best practices, and the adoption of new controls. Identify training and communication needs, propose, and deliver communications, and training on a biweekly to monthly basis.
• IT Vendor and Solutions’ Security Evaluation: Coordinate sessions with key business users and vendors to perform vendor evaluations, solutions evaluations, disaster recovery capability assessments, and architecture reviews. Monitor vendor compliance with IT governance, initiate re-evaluations after compliance failures, report status on vendor compliance, and work with vendors to resolve issues or deliver solutions.
• Security Incident Management & Request Fulfillment: Collaborate with security teams on incident investigation and response. Assess business requests for exceptions, access, installations, or troubleshooting, escalating to global teams as needed. Participate in the development, building, and testing of solutions or security systems to meet business requirements and functional specifications.
• Project Planning: Assist security architects in developing technical solutions based on business requirements and functional specifications provided by Business Analysts. Ensure completeness of technical requirements and functional architecture analysis is delivered to architects for the evaluation and implementation of security solutions.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Programming/Systems or Computer Science or other relevant field / equivalent work experience.

• General knowledge in Computer Operating System (Windows), Software and Hardware management, Network Design and Management, Backup and Recovery Services, Virtual/Cloud environments.
• Requires analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Advance or fluent in English Language (Writing, reading & Speaking).
• At least 18 months of experience in IT Security and Network Security and administration.
• One or more Information Security Certifications desirable: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or EC-Council Network Security Administrator, CISSP, COBIT, CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001, ISC2 CCSP, etc.
• Basic Networking training / certification desirable: CCNA or equivalent.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

The future is full of flavor at Kellanova.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .