Network Security Specialist

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Summary: This critical role is focused on securing network infrastructure, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability through expertise in networking principles and security best practices. Highlights: 1. Be part of a global team working on challenging, meaningful projects 2. Opportunity to progress and grow within a diverse team 3. Work in a hybrid environment balancing in-office and remote work Network Security Specialist **Date:** Jul. 20, 2026 **Location:** Sao Paulo, SP, BR, 05423\-010 **Company:** Bunge **City:** São Paulo, Brazil**State:** São Paulo (BR\-SP)**Country:** Brazil (BR)**Job ID:** 46750 Bunge has an exciting opportunity available for Network Security Specialist. In 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 don’t 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 What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably **Overview:** The **Network Security Specialist** is a critical role focused on securing our network infrastructure and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. This position requires a strong understanding of networking principles and protocols, coupled with deep expertise in security best practices and threat mitigation. This includes a strong understanding of both Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) such as OSPF and Exterior Gateway Protocols (EGPs) such as BGP. **Main Accountabilities** * **Network Security Engineering:** Design, Document, implement, and maintain security solutions for our network infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and network access control (NAC) systems. This includes the secure configuration and hardening of routing protocols like OSPF and BGP. * **Security Monitoring \& Incident Response:** Proactively monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, analyze security alerts, and conduct thorough investigations of security incidents to determine root cause and implement appropriate remediation measures. Develop and refine incident response playbooks, specifically addressing potential routing\-related security events. * **Vulnerability Management:** Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network devices and systems, including an in\-depth analysis of routing protocols like OSPF and BGP for potential vulnerabilities. Analyze results, prioritize remediation efforts, and work with IT teams to mitigate identified vulnerabilities. * **Security Policy \& Compliance:** Contribute to the development and maintenance of network security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure network infrastructure and security controls adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements, including those related to routing security. * **Threat Intelligence:** Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Analyze threat intelligence feeds and proactively implement countermeasures to protect the network from evolving threats, with specific attention to threats targeting routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. * **Collaboration \& Communication:** Work closely with other IT teams, including system administrators, network engineers, and security analysts, to ensure the security of the overall IT environment. Effectively communicate security posture and findings to management and stakeholders, including explanations of complex routing security concepts. **Impact/Dimensions** * Directly responsible for the security posture of the organization's network infrastructure and data traversing it, including the security and integrity of routing protocols. * Plays a crucial role in preventing data breaches, service disruptions, and reputational damage that could arise from compromised routing infrastructure. * Contributes to regulatory compliance and maintaining customer trust by ensuring the secure operation of critical routing protocols. **Knowledge and Technical Competencies** * Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, network protocols, and common network services, with an emphasis on routing protocols like OSPF and BGP. * Expertise in firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and NAC solutions, including their integration with routing infrastructure. * Hands\-on experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and log analysis, specifically analyzing logs from routers and routing protocols. * Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and security tooling, including the automation of routing security tasks and analysis. * Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001, applying these frameworks to secure routing infrastructure. * Strong understanding of OSPF and BGP, their configurations, security vulnerabilities, and best practices for implementation. * Experience with securing and troubleshooting large\-scale routing environments. * Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or SANS GIAC certifications are highly desirable. **Education/Experience** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 10\+ years of experience in a dedicated network security role, with demonstrated experience in securing routing protocols and infrastructure. * Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing network security solutions in an enterprise environment, including the implementation of secure routing designs. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and communication skills, capable of explaining complex routing security concepts to both technical and non\-technical audiences. At Bunge, our goal is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, animal nutrition ingredients, and fuel to the world. As a leading provider of agribusiness solutions, our team of approximately 34\.000 dedicated employees partners with farmers worldwide to move agricultural commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed — faster, smarter, and more efficiently. We are a global leader in origination, storage, distribution, as well as processing and refining of oilseeds, offering a broad portfolio of vegetable-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work side-by-side with our customers across both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop innovative, customized solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers. With over 200 years of experience and presence in more than 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, promoting sustainability, and contributing to the prosperity of the communities where we operate. Bunge’s registered headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland, and its corporate headquarters is located in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Learn more at bunge.com.br. Every day, our professionals embody the values that define Bunge: * **WE ARE ONE TEAM** – **Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive** * **LEAD THE WAY** – **Agile, empowered, and innovative** * **DO WHAT'S RIGHT** – **Safely, sustainably, and with integrity** We recognize that our success depends on the diversity of perspectives each of our employees brings to Bunge. We are committed to fostering practices that nurture a culture of belonging for everyone. Globally, we support the Women’s Empowerment Principles by UN Women. In Brazil, we are members of Mover – Movement for Racial Equity, and were selected by the global Disability Index Report® as one of the best workplaces for inclusion of people with disabilities. We continuously act to uphold our commitment to leave a positive legacy in all communities where we operate. If you identify with these values, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and live it enthusiastically every day – people who have \#ProudToBeBunge