Principal Cybersecurity ISO Digital - Perth or Adelaide (Fixed Term)
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 employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
About The Role
ISO Digital will serve as the strategic and technical liaison between the cybersecurity function and Digital Transformation initiatives. This role ensures cybersecurity principles, risk management, and secure-by-design approaches are integrated throughout the technology landscape of the new Digital Transformation initiatives.
This role will be the 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. The role is pivotal in embedding security as part of a strategy, ensuring that business objectives are achieved securely and efficiently.
This position requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity tools and concepts, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Reporting to VP Cybersecurity & Architecture this role acts as a trusted advisor to Cybersecurity & Architecture leadership, ensuring cutting-edge solutions delivered by the business are delivered without compromising safety, resilience or regulatory compliance.
* Lead delivery of cybersecurity programs within the Digital Transformation team.
* Align security strategies with enterprise objectives and regulatory standards.
* Embed secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles across initiatives.
* Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks in emerging technology projects.
* Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex security concepts for stakeholders.
* Evaluate and recommend emerging cybersecurity tools and practices.
* Foster collaboration and a culture of security awareness across teams.
About You
* Proven experience in cybersecurity, including 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.
* 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.
* Stakeholder engagement, communications, and training to drive adoption.
* Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, CCSK/CCSP, Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) or equivalent.
About Our Process
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of identity.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time (Fixed Term)
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Mining
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