Senior Principle: Systems, Security, and Innovation

Senior Principle: Systems, Security, and Innovation (Critical Infrastructure)

Posted: 03/10/2025

- Drive major security outcomes for Government and Enterprise organisations.
- Executive Corporate Package + Benefits + Fully Flexible Work Conditions.
- Location: Any of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent Defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role: Snr Principle: Systems, Security, and Innovation (Critical Infrastructure) is a key leadership position with knowledge of systems and security within Government and enterprise involving Critical Infrastructure. This role will drive strategy and growth in the Systems, Security and Innovation (SSI) business, and will be primarily focused on leading, delivering for, and growing the Critical Infrastructure sector with key focus areas including water, energy, communications, and transport.

What will I be doing day to day?

- Contribute to, and assure the quality of project delivery, client relationships, and related outputs throughout project/program lifecycles
- Develop and maintain specific growth strategy, client, opportunity, and pursuit planning activities
- Drive innovation and challenge across strategic focus areas relevant to discipline
- Support in identifying potential recruits and participating in strategic recruitment
- Provide leadership in Sales and actively participate in Client engagement and business development opportunities in pursuit of future work for the business
- Support the Growth and Sales team(s) through the development of innovative solutions and win themes to differentiate proposals
- Identify, manage, and mitigate the technical risk exposure to the business by ensuring adequate controls are identified and applied to risks in both Sales and Project Delivery
- Collaborate with and support the broader Amentum cohort to bring the best of the Firm to bear on every opportunity and project undertaken across the business
- Support the future direction of the practice, based on future-focused insights and thought leadership, aligned to SS&I overall strategy

What sort of skills do I need?

- Experience in Defence or Federal Government Project Delivery and Business Development
- Demonstrated knowledge of the security landscape in Federal Government and critical infrastructure sectors such as Water, Energy, Transport, Resources
- An ability to develop and lead a highly skilled technical team
- Strong communication skills
- Process orientated with good attention to detail
- Australian citizenship and a minimum NV1 security clearance

What’s in it for me?

- Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working or WFH where possible.
- Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
- Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities.

This leadership position will require deep knowledge of critical infrastructure enterprise and will join our team on a permanent basis.

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