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Whether you are looking to grow your career, or you are interested in finding nearshore talent in Mexico, Common Ground Security connects people and opportunities together.

Jobs

Current Jobs

Common Ground seeks to help companies and individuals connect. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, connect with us and let us help you! As jobs are always changing, subscribe to our newsletter for early access to latest opportunities!

Salesforce Administrator

Avertium

Hybrid - Guadalajara, Mexico
Fulltime
Posted - April 28th 2024

As a SalesForce Administrator, you will be at the center of designing and sustaining our current CRM and Salesforce solutions. As we continue to grow, we need a hands-on developer with an admin backgr...
SalesforcePSQFinancialForceContract Lifecyle Management

Director of IT

Avertium

Hybrid - Guadalajara, Mexico
Hybrid - Knoxville, TN
Fulltime
Posted - May 2nd 2024

The director of IT is leading our dynamic, North America team based in the US and Mexico. This role requires an experienced individual with a proven track record ...
IT DirectorSecurity ComplianceCloud ArchitectureProject Leadership

ServiceNow Administrator

Undisclosed

Remote - Guadalajara, Mexico
Fulltime
Posted - May 2nd 2024

Undisclosed is looking for experienced professionals with the ServiceNow platform to develop, configure, and customize solutions to support business outcomes...
ServiceNowPowerShellITSMDevelopmentAdministration

Contract or Full Time Employment
Common Ground has helped people with full time, part time, and contract work. Whatever you are looking for, we can help.
Proven History
Common Ground has helped hundreds of people in the US and Mexico find work in Cybersecurity.
Industry Experience
Common Ground was built from the ground up by industry veterans. This enables us to best prepare candidates for work in the Cybersecurity or IT space.
Solutions

Business Solutions

We offer turnkey access to cybersecurity and IT talent in Mexico, catering to both short-term and long-term engagements. Connect with Mexico in a way that aligns seamlessly with your business objectives.

Fractional Support

Do you have challenges you need fast help with? Mexico has been partnering with the US since the 70`s in all matters IT. From back office, to software engineering, and cybersecurity-- Mexico has talent available for short-term or fractional support.

Nearshoring Talent

Want access to fulltime talent in Mexico, but unsure of taking on a full expansion project? Common Ground is connected to a network of cybersecurity and IT professionals throughout all of Mexico. Common Ground can provide employment of record and nearshore source any resource in Mexico for your firm.

Softlanding in Mexico

Seeking to further expand into Mexico? With our vast experience, we have assisted numerous companies in soft-landing into Mexico building out their cybersecurity, IT, and other various back-office functions. Count on us for informed decisions and seamless entry into Mexico, offering expertise and access to our partner network in accounting, legal services, and more.

Community

Community Development

Common Ground was established from genuine industry experience, centered on field practitioners working in offensive and defensive cybersecurity. Since its inception, our core mission has been to support individuals, empower communities, and foster meaningful connections across Mexico.

Community Building

Common Ground focuses on helping establish and support the growing Mexico cybersecurity communities. From local usergroups, to major conferences, Common Ground has sponsored, supported and built communities across all of Mexico.

University Outreach

Common Ground works with universities across Mexico. We've helped multiple companies connect with students at the beginning and end of their academic programs.

Custom Training

Common Ground has developed custom training for groups, individuals, and universities all over the world.

Speaking Engagements

Need help teaching the basics of Cybersecurity to internal teams, students, or business leaders? Common Ground has delivered talks all throughout the US and Mexico, to a wide variety of audiences.

Career Advisement

Common Ground was built by field practitioners with years in cybersecurity. We offer guidance for individuals to help grow their career both early and late stage.

Curriculum Development

We have built and launched several training programs for universities and businesses, focused on entry level and advanced practitioners

Common Ground Partners

Hack Guadalajara

Guadalajara's premier hacker conference

HackGDL is the first cybersecurity/hacker conference in Guadalajra. Established in 2024, it had over 230+ people in attendance-- with national and international speakers and hands on workshops.

Hack The Box Mexico

Hack the Box training support for all of Mexico

With options to study and learn in person or remote, Hack the Box Mexico offers hands on learning using the Hack the Box platform. Meetings are every month.

Academia de Ciberseguridad

Hands on learning for a variety of cybersecurity needs

Based in CDMX and Aguascaliente, Academia de Ciberseguridad offers a variety of training for both businesses and individuals across Mexico. Unlike other training, Academia de Ciberseguridad is taught entirely in Spanish.

Bsides Cuidad de Mexico (CDMX)

Largest BSides conference throughout all of Mexico!

BSides CDMX is Mexico's largest running cybersecurity conference in the country. With hands on workshops, amazing local and international speakers, it is a must-attend hacker conference.

Why Mexico?

Mexico is an emerging destination for nearshoring cybersecurity talent. With a rich history of collaboration with the US and global IT firms, Mexico stands as one of the most trusted and longstanding partners in the industry. Mexico's well-established business infrastructure seamlessly supports US operations, while its burgeoning cybersecurity community offers an exciting opportunity for accessing emerging talent and expertise in the field.

Language Compatibility
English language proficiency is a requirement for graduation in many universities across Mexico.
Ease of Work
Mexico's time zones are compatible with standard time zones across the US.
Size of Market
The total estimated workforce in Mexico exceeds 55 million individuals, with IT workers representing a large portion of the workforce.
Infrastructure
Established and reliable infrastructure with highspeed internet connectivity supporting a remote workforce.
Education
Cybersecurity and IT education is state supported and already integrated into the curriculum of numerous leading universities nationwide.

Companies Operating in Mexico

About Us

Our Story

For over four years, Common Ground Security has been a leading force in Mexico's cybersecurity landscape. With a deep understanding of the local market and extensive international business experience, we have spearheaded numerous cybersecurity expansions into Mexico. Our team is comprised of local experts, seasoned industry veterans, and educators with over two decades of expertise in cybersecurity and IT. Common Ground delivers unparalleled access to quality resources and nearshore solutions tailored to your cybersecurity needs in Mexico.

Established Entity
Common Ground has dedicated our efforts to bolstering cybersecurity initiatives in Mexico by engaging in extensive community outreach, spearheading the development of university courses, offering strategic advisement, and actively engaging in industry conferences. Our mission is to cultivate a new wave of cybersecurity professionals, fostering quality education and expertise through our commitment to nearshoring in Mexico.
Broad Network
With deep-rooted connections to universities, corporations, and individuals throughout the country, we facilitate seamless access to Mexico's high-quality cybersecurity expertise. Partnering with us means tapping into a diverse and expansive network dedicated to meeting your talent needs.
Talent is universal, opportunity is not
Get to know the people behind the team!

Our Team!

Andrew Wilson

With close to two decades of industry experience, Andrew is a seasoned cybersecurity expert adept in both offensive and defensive security. Serving as a software architect, he engineered complex enterprise systems and earned recognition as a Microsoft Azure/Developer Security MVP for five years. Andrew has conducted over 140 web and application assessments, and as a senior executive led one of the largest offensive security teams in North America. Andrew has led three international expansions into both Europe and Mexico.

Christine Wilson

Christine brings a wealth of experience to her role as the lead organizer of CactusCon, having dedicated ten years to its success in various capacities. Prior to her involvement with CactusCon, she served as a project manager at a Fortune 500 company, leading numerous significant projects throughout her career. Transitioning from the corporate world, Christine pursued her passion for education, earning a Master's in Education and teaching 4th and 5th graders in the public school system.

Hassan Hamdan

Hassan Hamdan, a Mexican-born professional, holds an MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. With extensive international experience, Hassan has managed operations in various regions across Mexico, conducting business in 25 of Mexico's 31 states. Additionally, he has collaborated on ventures in the USA. Hassan has held executive positions in companies such as Flex, Jabil, Rain Bird, and Netafim, and founded seven companies. His global engagement extends to teams in Argentina, Venezuela, Panama, Brazil, London, Germany, Spain, Hungary, and China.

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Locations

Phoenix, Arizona

Guadalajara, Mexico

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