Principal Cybersecurity - Emerging Technologies (Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide)

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

Principal – Cybersecurity Emerging Technologies is BHP’s SME on securing next-generation technologies that underpin modern mining operations and the resource value chain. The role shapes strategy, designs security architectures, and drives risk-informed adoption of innovations such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Internet of Things (IoT) & Digital Twins, Advanced Robotics, Blockchain‐enabled supply-chain transparency, Advanced Materials & Processing platforms, and Advanced Geophysical Technologies. 

Reporting to Head of Digital Trust, the Principal acts as a trusted advisor to Cybersecurity & Architecture leadership, ensuring that cutting-edge solutions delivered by the business are without compromising safety, resilience or regulatory compliance.

You bring the following experience

• 12+ years in cybersecurity, with 5+ years securing OT/ICS or large-scale industrial environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of security architecture or R&D programmes covering at least two of: AI/ML, IoT/IIoT, autonomous robotics, blockchain, or advanced sensing.
• Defined cybersecurity roadmaps for emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, robotics, blockchain, geophysical technology used in exploration, extraction, processing and logistics.
• Aligned with business objectives, ICS/OT safety standards, and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27041-27045).
• Led design reviews and threat modelling for new deployments of new and emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous haul trucks, smart sensors, AI-driven ore-grade prediction).
• Developed specialised risk-assessment methodologies for AI models, digital twins, robotics, safety systems etc.
• Evaluated emerging cybersecurity tools (e.g. AI model-watermarking, zero-trust micro-segmentation for IoT) as well as recommend and lead appropriate assessments for these (e.g. proof of concept, production pilot etc.)
• Developed and supported cybersecurity policies, patterns and control baselines for emerging technologies, including but not limited to secure SDLC for ML pipelines, cryptographic key management for blockchain platforms, safety interlocks for robotics etc.
• Established specialised playbooks for emerging technologies for example AI-model poisoning, robotics sabotage, sensor spoofing, and blockchain smart-contract exploits.
• Coached and supported cybersecurity architects, OT engineers, and data scientists in secure design practices for emerging technologies such as AI/ML, robotics, and IoT.
• Identified, implemented and evaluated the success of continuous improvement activities/initiatives to improve safety, productivity, cost and revenue outcomes for the business.

About You

You have 

• Hands-on experience conducting threat modelling, penetration testing, or red-team exercises against OT and emerging-tech stacks.
• Ability to document complex technical information clearly and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM) and how to apply them in practice.
• Experience working with decentralised teams and stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, CCSK/CCSP, Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) or equivalent.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.