Lead Cybersecurity Operations Center

Workplace Type :   Hybrid

Posting End Date :  16 April 2025

Newmont  is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont  is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont  was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering  results together.

Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your Impact

The Lead Cybersecurity Operations (SOC) role is responsible for overseeing security operations, incident response, risk management, compliance, and vendor coordination to ensure the organization's cybersecurity posture is robust and aligned with business objectives. The role includes managing relationships with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), coordinating incident responses, developing security metrics, and leading security process improvements. The position also involves stakeholder engagement across IT and Industrial Control System (ICS), compliance, and business units.

As part of our team you will

• Manage security operations and incident response strategies.
• Oversee relationships with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to ensure Cyber integrity and maturity across IT and ICS / OT environments.
• Implement risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Lead forensic investigations and vulnerability assessments.
• Drive automation and process improvements for SOC efficiency.
• Collaborate across IT, legal, compliance, and business units.

Prerequisites for your success in the role

Working Conditions

The preferred location for this role is our headquarters in Denver, CO but qualified candidates in proximity to any of our operations or regional offices in the United States are encouraged to apply as remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

The salary range offered for this role is USD $126,

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits :   Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance.  All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program / plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.).  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).

Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening.  But age-related information is not required for the application process.