Cyber Security Engineer
A Cyber Security Engineer designs and implements security controls and infrastructure to protect Australian organisations from cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Very high demand; cyber security talent shortage is critical across all Australian sectors.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- ACSAustralian Computer SocietyVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Design and implement security architecture, controls, and monitoring systems
- Configure and manage security technologies (SIEM, EDR, firewall, IAM)
- Respond to security incidents and manage remediation activities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration test coordination
Skills required
- Security engineering and security architecture
- SIEM, EDR, and security tool administration
- Network security and cloud security design
- Incident response and threat hunting
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in IT or cyber security; CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Security certifications are valued. ACS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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