Network Firewall Specialist

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a Hub made up of more than 1,000 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality.

Main Objective:
Managing and maintaining BASF Firewall Security infrastructure within cloud and on-premises environments including Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention and improvement of its security by implementing appropriate security concepts.

Main Tasks:

• Consulting and customer support
• Support for Junior & System Engineers within the team, also across other product teams
• Responsible for design, build, configuration and operation of complex IT systems (Hardware/Software) in large-size enterprise security environment
• Manage end-to-end delivery of global, regional and local IT Infrastructure projects and change requests
• Responsible for business-oriented and operative management of external service providers incl.
• Steer contractors on operating level
• Designing, introduction and optimization of operational processes and services in your area of expertise
• Monitoring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, OLAs in close cooperation with internal specialist units and ensure documentation and quality assurance of service fulfillment
• Service documentation, design and planning
• continuous service improvements
• Processing of complex requirements, changes and incidents
• On-call duty and availability corresponding to existing SLA agreements
• Service- / Product- Ownership for Products / Sub-Products

Requirements:

• Education: o  University degree in Business IT, Information Science, Engineering or in similar fields.
• Working Experience: 

• 5+ years of working experience with Network technology
• 5+ years of experience in Firewall Security operations within cloud and on-premise environments and the underlying security- technologies of mid- & large-size enterprise environments
• 3-5 years of experience in consulting customers / business partners, to define the appropriate demand within the firewall security area and presenting of the results
• 3-5 years of experience in developing / designing of concepts and guidelines in the mentioned areas for mid- and large-size enterprises
• 3-5 years of experience in implementing and operating of firewall security solutions including necessary processes and guidelines

• Language skills: Advanced language skill in English.

• Technical skills: 

• Intermediate to advanced skills in:
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Ali Baba) ,
  • Checkpoint Products (Firewalls, Identity Awareness)
  • Palo Alto Products (Next Generation Firewalls, Prisma Access, Panorama, Global Protect)
  • Experienced in troubleshooting within complex network environments (routing, switching, MPLS, tagging, VLAN, VPC etc.)
• Basic skills in:
  • Security Orchestration Tools (e.g. TUFIN)
  • operational vendor management expertise
  • programming languages for scripting and automation purposes
  • Agile ways of working
  • ITIL

• Soft skills: 

• Intermediate skills in good communication at all hierarchy levels in the company
• Intermediate skills in ability to gain competence in new assignment areas quickly and independently
• Intermediate skills in analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills and a high level of self-reliance

What we offer:

Living our Hub Montevideo means being part of a culture where the focus is on people and their professional and personal development. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style set us apart.

When you join our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible working model
• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs
• Private health insurance for you and your family from your first day in the company and life insurance
• Flexible leave days in addition to your statutory leave
• The possibility of remote work from abroad for up to 6 weeks a year
• A free day on your birthday
• Wellness benefits, such as nutrition services and in-company massages.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.