.CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Digital Infrastructure and Security Manager to work in the Knowledge Management - Information Technologies Unit.The Digital Infrastructure and Security Manager is a hands-on tactical manager and technically knowledgeable professional who is responsible for planning, implementing, protecting, maintaining and monitoring the network, servers, telephony systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices as well as Industrial Control Systems (ICS) devices, like CCTV and Access Controls, and the rest of hardware support to the digital institutional global operation of CIMMYT (hereinafter the Global Digital Infrastructure), to ensure an optimized use of it from both the functional and the security facets.The positions will be based at CIMMYT headquarter in Texcoco, near Mexico City.**Specific duties**:- Analyze, plan, manage, implement, maintain, schedule, and monitor the Global Digital Infrastructure, as well as security systems and procedures that support the global operation of CIMMYT, to keep normal operation at high standards, improve utilization or propose revision of infrastructure operations and configurations.- Coordinate, manage and ensure access, connectivity, and availability of the Global Digital Infrastructure, observing industry-lead security standards.- Perform complex tasks on critical upgrades to the Global Digital Infrastructure and security systems.- Design, implement, maintain, and improve over time technological solutions to accomplish with the needs of users.- Lead, guide, supervise and evaluate a team of specialist staff in charge of maintaining the operation of the Global Digital Infrastructure and security systems and procedures.- Manage relationships with the Project Manager - Digital Innovation as well as the rest of its managerial team, to advise, evaluate, and approve the development of new solutions supported by the Institute, as well as the implementation of correction or remediation measures.- Engage with suppliers and partners of IT services and solutions.- Recommend specifications to be used in bids, tenders, contracts and agreements for the Global Digital Infrastructure and security systems.- Participate in technological integration projects with the CGIAR, donors, and local or international partners.- Provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, including creating comprehensive plans for achieving infrastructure project objectives, bearing in mind the financial responsibility of working for a top international non-for-profit organization, while providing state-of-the-art services and products.- Support the Knowledge Management and Information Technologies internal and external audits regarding the Global Digital Infrastructure and security systems and procedures.- Validate and approve relevant acquisitions and new projects, analyzing their technical feasibility and standardization