What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Networking & Systems Specialist position at BASF?
Now hiring! Industrial Networking & Systems Specialist
Geismar, LA
This position will report to the NCG Controls & OT Security Engineer and will be responsible for maintaining the automation security platforms and systems for the Geismar site. In this role you will provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting for all systems that makeup the Industrial Network (OT) security for the Geismar site secure network (i.e. IDMZ, Maintenance Segments, network switches, firewalls, servers, workstations etc.). A secondary focus of this role during times of ebbs & flows of workload will include supporting industrial networking and digitalization opportunities and improvements. This includes working with peer support groups on new application security and connectivity as well as managing the site industrial wireless network.
Come create chemistry with us!
As a Industrial Networking & Systems Specialist, you create chemistry by...
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
About Us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal employment opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Geismar, LA
This position will report to the NCG Controls & OT Security Engineer and will be responsible for maintaining the automation security platforms and systems for the Geismar site. In this role you will provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting for all systems that makeup the Industrial Network (OT) security for the Geismar site secure network (i.e. IDMZ, Maintenance Segments, network switches, firewalls, servers, workstations etc.). A secondary focus of this role during times of ebbs & flows of workload will include supporting industrial networking and digitalization opportunities and improvements. This includes working with peer support groups on new application security and connectivity as well as managing the site industrial wireless network.
Come create chemistry with us!
As a Industrial Networking & Systems Specialist, you create chemistry by...
- Using your industrial networking and automation systems experience you provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting for Geismar secure network.
- Execute role request changes and denial of access request.
- Manage offsite backup process.
- Assist in maintaining system patching and anti-virus updates at the unit level.
- Respond to cyber security threats and breaches
- Train control system technicians on cyber security protocols
- Maintain a high level of network performance, using key diagnostic tools.
- Bachelor's Degree (or an Associate’s Degree with at least seven years’ experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or any other related technical discipline with appropriate Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications in industrial networking (preferred).
- Maintain a high level of security of all computer-based control systems, to include system account management, virus protection, and firewall management.
- Demonstrated work experience in basic industrial network troubleshooting
- Proficient in creating and maintaining documentation, such as network architecture diagrams, dataflow diagrams, firewall rulesets, switch configurations, virtualization host configurations, and VM configurations.
- Working knowledge of network infrastructure components, including architecture design, switch administration, configuration changes, hardware patching, routing, DHCP administration, segment documentation and registration, infrastructure documentation, and IP address management.
- Demonstrated experience perform and loading DCS backups
- Demonstrated experience communicating with diverse groups.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About Us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal employment opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
