Network Specialist

Bunge has an exciting opportunity available for a Network Security this role you will be part of a global team working on challenging meaningful projects impacting core business activities. Since 1818 Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food feed and fuel to the world. Looking to the future our ambition is to continuously reinvent ourselves leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics technology and talent to accomplish our purpose in a better faster and simpler way. Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world - creating world class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate and test and learn to succeed.

At Bunge people dont just come here to work they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package generous paid time off program flexible work arrangements and opportunity to progress. Our hybrid work environment provides a balance of in-office and remote work.
Most importantly in all we do we live our values:
Act as One Team by fostering inclusion collaboration and respect
Drive for Excellence by being agile innovative and efficient
Do Whats Right by acting safely ethically and sustainably

Overview:
The Network Specialist is a critical senior network & firewall engineering role within the Bunge EMEA Network Team responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure resilient network infrastructure across 4 data centers and 140 sites in the region. This position requires deep expertise in Cisco networking (NX-OS VXLAN) and Fortinet technologies (firewalls switches wireless access points) as well as advanced knowledge of routing protocols and security best practices. The EMEA team is one of four regional arms of the global Network tower supporting a global network of 700 sites and 20 data centres across EMEA SOAM NOAM and APAC. This position requires a strong understanding of networking principles and protocols coupled with deep expertise in security best practices and threat mitigation.

Essential Functions:

• Network Design & Engineering:
  Architect implement and maintain enterprise network solutions leveraging Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS) with VXLAN overlays and Fortinet security appliances. Ensure high availability scalability and security across data centres branch sites and operational facilities.
• Firewall & Security Management:
  Configure harden and manage Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate) for data centers and sites including advanced security features such as IPS VPN and segmentation & segregation. Implement secure policies across Fortinet firewalls switches and wireless access points.
• Routing & Switching:
  Design and maintain robust routing architectures using BGP. Ensure secure configurations and resilience against routing-based attacks. Troubleshoot complex routing and switching issues in large-scale environments.
• Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
  Monitor network traffic and firewall logs for anomalies using SIEM tools. Investigate and remediate security incidents ensuring minimal MTTD and MTTR. Develop incident response playbooks tailored to network and firewall events.
  Plays a crucial role in preventing data breaches service disruptions and reputational damage that could arise from compromised routing infrastructure.
• Vulnerability Management & Compliance:
  Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediations on Cisco and Fortinet devices. Ensure compliance with industry standards (NIST CIS ISO 27001) and internal security policies.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
  Act as a senior technical resource within the EMEA team and global network tower providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Collaborate as part of the global network teams to maintain consistent security posture and architecture across regions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Recommend and implement emerging technologies to enhance network security and performance. Stay current with Fortinet and Cisco advancements threat intelligence and best practices.

Key Technologies:

• Cisco:Nexus switches (NX-OS) VXLAN OSPF BGP
• Fortinet:FortiGate FortiSwitch FortiAP FortiManager FortiAnalyzer FortiSASE FortiGuard inc IDS/IPS FortiNAC
• Other:VPN Zscaler SIEM automation scripting (Python Bash PowerShell)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• 10 years in enterprise network engineering and security roles.
• Proven expertise with Cisco Nexus (NX-OS) and VXLAN architectures.
• Proven expertise with with the Fortinet ecosystem including FortiGate FortiSwitch FortiAP FortiManager FortiAnalyzer FortiFAP.
• Strong understanding of the BGP routing protocols and security implications.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in large-scale multi-site environments.
• Relevant certifications highly desirable:Fortinet NSE 4-7Cisco CCNP/CCIECISSPCISM.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG) our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider our team of 37000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin faster smarter and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination storage distribution oilseed processing and refining offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils fats and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200 years of experience and presence in over 50 countries we are committed to strengthening global food security advancing sustainability and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Learn more at .

Every day our people exemplify these values which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative Respectful Inclusive
We Lead The Way Agile Empowered Innovative
We Do Whats Right Safety Sustainability With Integrity

If this sounds like you join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge