Corrosion Engineer - Lead Innovative Asset Protection

Vinci; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Corrosion Engineer Lead to drive asset protection initiatives, focusing on anti-corrosion programs and risk mitigation for critical assets, including UAS integration security. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams and implement security and loss prevention measures.

Responsibilities include assessing corrosion threats, leading risk assessments, and communicating findings to stakeholders across defence projects. Amentum offers global opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for contributing to the procurement of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls against ISM, Essential Eight, Cyberworthiness, NIST, and other approved frameworks.
• Conduct security, gap analysis, compliance assessments, and assurance activities with detailed reporting.
• Develop, verify, review, update and maintain accreditation documentation and compliance artefacts.
• Effectively gather information from contractors and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Network security

System hardening

SSDLC

Cryptography

Incident detection

Defence frameworks

Education

Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security/IT/Engineering

Job description

Amentum - Corrosion Engineer Lead Innovative Asset Protection

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions,trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well‑being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work‑life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement for more information.

Role Description:

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for contributing to the procurement of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).

• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls against the ISM, Essential Eight, Cyberworthiness, NIST, other approved frameworks, and standard designs.
• Conduct security, gap analysis, compliance assessments, and assurance activities, providing detailed reporting and supporting documentation.
• Develop, verify, review, update and maintain accreditation documentation and compliance artefacts, including risk assessments and reports.
• Effectively gather information from contractors and communicate technical findings in plain language to non‑technical stakeholders, Defence engineering, project managers, and military leadership.

• Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences.

• Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
• System hardening (Windows, Linux, embedded platforms)
• Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Cryptography and key management
• Incident detection and response
• Familiarity with defence frameworks such as NIST 800-53, STIGs etc

About the Role… Reporting to the Head of Profit Protection, you'll drive the Group Loss Strategy across stores and distribution centres. Working with operational leaders and stakeholders, you'll coach teams, lead investigations, strengthen accountability and improve loss performance across 760+ stores nationwide.

What You’ll Be Doing…

• Drive Commercial Loss Performance - Lead initiatives that reduce shrink, improve stock accuracy and strengthen profitability by identifying loss drivers and partnering with leaders to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strengthen Store & Supply Chain Controls - Support stores and distribution centres to improve inventory processes, operational compliance and control effectiveness through coaching, reviews and practical solutions.
• Lead Investigations & Risk Response - Oversee internal theft, fraud and misconduct investigations, ensuring matters are managed professionally, consistently and in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Deliver Security & Loss Prevention Solutions - Partner with stores, centres and security providers to improve site security, strengthen loss prevention measures and reduce identified risks.
• Build Capability Through Coaching - Develop the capability of store and operational leaders through training, performance coaching and clear accountability frameworks that support long‑term success.
• Champion Change & Continuous Improvement - Lead pilots, trials and operational initiatives that improve execution, simplify processes and drive sustainable improvements in profit protection performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Multi‑Site Leadership Experience - Proven success leading operational performance across large, geographically dispersed retail environments with accountability for results.
• Profit Protection & Investigations Expertise - Strong experience in loss prevention, investigations, fraud, operational risk, asset protection or retail security.
• Commercial & Analytical Thinking - Ability to interpret data, identify trends and convert insights into practical actions that improve business performance.
• Stakeholder Influence - Confident engaging with operational and senior leaders, building alignment and driving action across multiple teams and functions.
• Coaching & Performance Leadership - A hands‑on leader with the ability to coach, develop capability, manage performance and drive accountability.
• Flexibility & Travel - Comfortable working across a large retail network with regular travel required to support stores, distribution centres and operational teams.

Why Join Us? At Super Retail Group, our purpose is to inspire and equip everyone to live their passion every day. Join one of Australasia's leading retail groups and make a real impact. Partner with operational leaders, influence business performance and help strengthen profit protection across some of Australia's most recognised retail brands.

• A highly autonomous, field‑based leadership role
• National impact across multiple iconic brands
• Opportunities to influence strategy and operational outcomes
• Significant savings across all brands for you and your family
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Our Culture of Inclusion: Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.

Ready to protect profit and drive performance?