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Cybercrime Investigators are IT specialists who investigate digital scams, fraud, and criminal attacks on critical infrastructure, IT systems and computer networks. They seek to disrupt cybercrime, identify offenders, and gather evidence that leads to convictions.
As a Cybercrime Investigator you could be analysing malware and network data to identify cybercriminals, monitoring and investigating illegal activity, assisting with search warrants, developing IT tools and programs to support investigations, carrying out covert online engagement to disrupt cybercrime, or attending court to give evidence.
Salaries for Australian Cybercrime Investigators are $93,500 per annum. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
There are no clear employment figures for Cybercrime Investigators working in Australia right now. They are mainly employed by government agencies such as the Australian Federal Police (AFP), though some Cybercrime Investigators work as independent consultants.
Cybercrime Investigators need a strong understanding of IT systems and programming, cybercrime and criminology. Launch your career with a combination of university degrees including: Bachelor of Criminology + Master of Cyber Security Analysis or Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Forensics) + Master of Criminology.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Here are some potential career pathways within cyber security. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cyber Security
Junior Cyber Security Analyst
$990 weekly pay
Cyber Security Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Cyber Security Technician
Cybersecurity Analyst
ICT Security Specialist
$2,228 weekly pay
Information Security Analyst
$1,730 weekly pay
Network Security Engineer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
$2,400 weekly pay
Computer Forensic Analyst
$1,500 weekly pay
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Auditor
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Manager
Cyber Security Specialist
$2,110 weekly pay
Financial Crime Analyst
Head of Cyber Security
$3,400 weekly pay
IT Risk Manager
$1,920 weekly pay