Location : Barcelona Hub

City : Sant Just Desvern

State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 38518

 

 

 

 

About the role...

 

A OT Expert Analyst work closely with local site automation engineers, regional automation working group and integrators to leverage technology use, to improve automation communication networks, virtualization, cybersecurity and industrial connectivity in general. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring such technology with a scope of a region.

 

 

Main Accountabilities

 

Define and maintain OT network and security architecture, ensuring segregation between IT and OT networks in alignment with global OT security policies. Collaborate with IT and regional automation teams to implement OT global network and cybersecurity standards. Execute network configurations, firewall rule implementations, and security hardening measures for OT environments. Actively participate in regional automation working groups, contributing to best practices for wired and wireless network strategies, virtualization, and firewall deployments. Manage and maintain OT servers network layer, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with operational requirements. Oversee OT system remote access solutions to ensure secure and reliable connectivity. Support network virtualization management and monitoring, leveraging VMware and other virtualization platforms. Conduct assessments to map gaps, evaluate risks, and define roadmaps for OT network security improvements. Lead the implementation of maintenance, upgrades, and new network security projects in collaboration with operational units. Ensure secure integration and data communication between different network layers, adhering to cybersecurity protocols. Conduct vulnerability assessments on OT networks and implement necessary security controls. Identify quality issues and gaps in network security and provide mitigation plans. Enable secure data communication between process historians for deeper operational analysis. Work with industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, OPC UA & DA, Profinet, Ethernet, and DeviceNet. Prepare and present technical documents, reports, and network security evaluations. Provide leadership and technical guidance to local site automation engineers in network security best practices.

 

 

 

 

Knowledge & Technical Competencies

 

Knowledge Tools: Microsoft Office package, BI tools (Tableau Power BI). Soft skills: storytelling, curious, resilient, organized, urgent census and prioritization of demands. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of industrial automation environments, including SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs. Familiarity with cloud-based OT security solutions and industrial data analytics. Experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), preferably Siemens PCS7. Familiarity with industrial firewall solutions and secure remote access implementations. Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, etc.). Network, server, firewalls, VMware, backup, Windows servers, or Antivirus administrator knowledge Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization and network segmentation strategies. Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles in OT environments.

 

 

 

Education/Experience:

 

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Engineering required and/or + 3 years of operational technology, IT/OT experience Advanced English (and local regional language if applies) Experience working in a multinational environment and collaborating across multiple sites and regions.

 

 

 

We Are Bunge

                                                                                  

Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now. 

 

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other and the world we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate, bold and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

 

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

 

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.                      

 

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.

 

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.