Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
A Cyber Security Operations Coordinator manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations of a security operations centre, ensuring effective threat detection and incident response for Australian organisations.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand; SOC management roles are growing as organisations invest in 24/7 security monitoring.
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
- Coordinate SOC team operations, shift handovers, and incident escalation
- Manage security tool configurations, playbooks, and runbook development
- Oversee incident response workflow and analyst tasking
- Report on SOC performance metrics and security KPIs
Skills required
- Security operations management and SOAR platforms
- Incident response coordination and escalation management
- Security metrics and operational reporting
- Team leadership and shift coordination
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in IT with cyber security specialisation; CISM or GCIH certification 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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