Director, Cyber Security Engineering & Automation

A Day in the Life:
The Director of Cyber Security Engineering and Automation provides leadership and direction to multiple teams responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions across Bunge's global IT infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud environments. This role focuses on leveraging automation to enhance security operations, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. The Director is responsible for establishing and implementing short- to mid-term (1-3 years) strategies within the Cyber Security function, contributing to strategic change across functions, and impacting Bunge on a domestic and international scale. This requires expertise in security architecture, cloud security, and automation, combined with a broad knowledge of other IT disciplines. The Director is recognized as an expert within the organization and contributes to policies and strategies related to Bunge's security posture. 

What You'll Be Doing:
Lead and mentor a global team of security engineers and automation specialists. 
Develop and implement secure cloud architectures and automation frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. 
Design and implement automated security solutions for vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring across cloud and on-premises environments. 
Evaluate and select security technologies and tools, focusing on automation and cloud security capabilities. 
Collaborate with other IT teams, including cloud operations, infrastructure, and application development, to integrate security solutions and automation into existing workflows and development pipelines. 
Develop and manage the budget for security engineering and automation initiatives. 
Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, adapting strategies and solutions as needed. 
Provide regular reporting and metrics on security posture and automation effectiveness to senior management. 

Skills/Experience Requirements:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, along with 15+ years of experience in IT Security, with a strong focus on security engineering, automation, and cloud security. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CCSK) are highly desirable. 
Deep understanding of cyber security principles, cloud security best practices, and automation technologies. 
Expertise in security automation tools and technologies (e.g., SOAR, SIEM, EDR, CASB). 
Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform, CloudFormation). 
Experience with cloud security platforms and services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center). 
Knowledge of security standards and regulations relevant to cloud environments (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CSA CCM).

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 and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and 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 

 
Benefits: 

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs. 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions. 
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually. 
• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 – 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 – 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days 

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled