Engineer, OT Networks AAP
Newmont · Perth
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Our Perth Hub is one of Newmont’s regional corporate offices for Asia Pacific, serving as the coordination centre for our Australian and Papua New Guinea operations. Located in the heart of Subiaco, the Perth Hub brings together professionals from many disciplines – from mine engineering and projects to finance, IT and human resources – to support sites like Boddington, Tanami, Lihir and Cadia. Working in Perth means being part of a diverse team united by a commitment to safety, partnership and continuous improvement. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and people-focused, with opportunities to learn from colleagues across sites, disciplines and countries. We encourage flexible ways of working and support our people to build rewarding careers while helping create lasting value for our business and the communities where we operate.
Your contribution
As an Engineer, OT Network, you will design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure that supports critical industrial operations and enables the convergence of IT and OT environments. You will help ensure reliable connectivity, cybersecurity, asset visibility, and integration with emerging technologies such as edge computing, AI, and cloud platforms.
As part of our team, you will
- Design, implement, and support secure OT network architectures, including segmentation and access controls.
- Monitor network traffic and maintain visibility of network health, compliance, and patch management activities.
- Maintain accurate inventories of OT assets and support identity and access management processes.
- Enable and administer secure remote access solutions for OT environments.
- Support configuration management and vulnerability remediation activities.
- Monitor asset performance and reliability to help reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Collect, store, and visualize operational data to support informed decision-making and process optimization.
- Support OT network infrastructure projects from planning through execution.
- Partner with IT, OT, cybersecurity, maintenance, operations, and site leadership teams to resolve issues and drive project success.
- Follow structured change management processes to ensure successful implementation of network initiatives.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, OT networking, industrial infrastructure, or related technical environments.
- Experience with industrial control system architectures such as Rockwell Automation, Schneider Modicon, Yokogawa Centum, or Emerson DeltaV.
- Knowledge of OT/industrial LAN environments, network security principles, and network infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial network environments.
- Familiarity with network monitoring, performance optimization, auditing, testing, and technical documentation.
- Understanding of cybersecurity controls, access management, and compliance requirements.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, or natural resources experience is highly desirable.
Your work environment
You will work within a global technology organization supporting critical operational environments. This role collaborates closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, maintenance, analytics, and site leadership teams. Travel to operational sites may be required to support network deployments, maintenance activities, and infrastructure projects. Flexibility to support maintenance windows and critical incidents outside standard business hours may occasionally be needed.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
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