Specialist Cybersecurity OT
BHP
Posted on: March 19, 2026
About BHP
At BHP , we are the world’s largest mining company, with over 140 years of history . With that legacy comes the ability to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. These aren’t just mining challenges, they are cutting-edge technological challenges that are transforming BHP into one of the most advanced technology organizations globally.
To make this vision a reality, we need people like you - innovators, problem-solvers, and technologists ready to create solutions that will shape the future.
Why Join Us?
At BHP, people are at our core . We value individual ideas, diverse thought processes, and the unique perspectives that drive innovation. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team - you’re part of a culture that empowers you to make an impact.
• Innovation & Impact: Work on AI, data, digital platforms, automation, and cybersecurity projects that drive sustainability and global transformation.
• Stability & Purpose: Be part of a company with 140+ years of history and a strong commitment to environmental and social governance.
• Career Growth & Learning: Accelerate your career with structured learning, global mobility, and exposure to diverse teams.
• Inclusive Culture & Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid work options and a culture that values diversity and empowerment.
• Competitive Rewards: Transparent pay structures and equity plans that match your ambition.
What We're Looking For
We’re searching for technologists at the forefront of their game - people who don’t just follow trends but create them. Innovators who thrive on solving complex problems and generating solutions that push boundaries. If you’re passionate about technology and energized by the opportunity to shape the future, you belong here.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and securing ICS/SCADA environments in the mining, rail, utilities, or energy sectors
• Hands-on configuration and hardening of ICS technologies from vendors such as Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, etc.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and their inherent secure weaknesses.
• Delivered or advised on network segmentation using firewalls, VLANs, industrial switches,and data diodes
• Participated in or led ICS security assessments, threat modelling, and penetration testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Cybersecurity related certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA and SANS certifications
• Sound knowledge & implementation skills of security standards and frameworks like ISO 27000 series standards, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST and OWASP top 10
• Strong network security skills wit good understanding of OSI layer 3 and 4 networking and fundamentals of packet capture and decoding.
About the Role
Technology is a global function within BHP that builds and maintains Reliable, Impactful, Safe and Efficient Technology. Cybersecurity is a key part of this team that manages BHP's internal and external attack surface, safeguarding our people, data, and business operations against evolving threats.
Specialist Cybersecurity OT & Control Systems is responsible for assisting with securing operational technology environments across BHP's mining operations - including rail, ports, processing plants and industrial control systems (ICS). The role is responsible for designing, assessing, and governing secure OT architectures, enforcing segmentation and integrating security controls tailored to complex, safety-critical environments.
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