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Cyber Security Specialists manage an organisation’s ICT security. They have preventative strategies in place to stop unauthorised access of the system — as well as manage unplanned outages due to power loss, system overloads, and natural disasters.
As a Cyber Security Specialist you’ll have extensive backup and data recovery procedures in place. You’ll also need the skills to assess security risks and document the ICT risk management plan for senior management.
There are 16 courses available for people who want to become a Cyber Security Specialist. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
Become an ICT support technician with the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to support ICT system hardware, software, and operating systems — as well as programming basics and cyber security. You’ll graduate ready for work on the support team resolving ICT faults for users and clients. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming intake dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
The ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) is for IT technicians and programmers wanting to specialise in IT networks. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn the essentials of network scripting and programming, cyber security, and ICT fault resolution — as well as how to build LANS and enterprise wireless networks. The course also covers desktop environments, software deployment, and network documentation. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment centres near you..
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a hands-on qualification that delivers specialist IT technical skills in Cyber Security. The course begins with generalist IT skills in team leadership, client management, ICT strategic planning, IP ethics and privacy. You’ll then focus exclusively on Cyber Security: design methodologies for security architecture, analysing cyber threat data, protecting critical infrastructure, disaster recover and contingency plans. Enquire now for the complete list of entry requirements, study units, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
The ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cloud Computing) is for IT professionals wanting to specialise in cloud computing. You will learn the essentials of cloud services and cloud storage solutions as well as how protect critical assets in the cloud. You will learn how to set up, deploy, and maintain cloud-based systems for businesses of all sizes. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities near you..
Become an IT Network specialist with the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking). This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to install and manage complex ICT networks, design and build network servers, install enterprise virtual computing environments, and manage network security. The course also covers cybersecurity awareness, IT strategic planning, leadership and client communication. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment opportunities..
As a Cyber Security Specialist in Australia you can expect a starting salary of $1,932 per week ($100,464 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new in the role.
There are more than 4,000 Cyber Security Specialists employed across Australia right now, with excellent prospects for employment growth over the next 5 years. Cyber Security Specialists are employed by IT firms, SMEs and private business, corporate enterprises and government departments — but also thrive as independent consultants.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Get started as a Cyber Security Specialist with the Advanced Diploma of Network Security. The course takes 12 months to complete. You will also benefit from qualifications that teach strategic planning and enterprise risk management.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cyber security and it networks and system administration. 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
IT Networks and System Administration
Help Desk Support
$960 weekly pay
QA Tester
Service Desk Analyst
Software Tester
Computer Engineer
$1,440 weekly pay
Computer Systems Technician
$1,350 weekly pay
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Systems Engineer
Cloud Architect
Cloud Engineer
Enterprise Architect
$2,500 weekly pay
Network Architect
$2,300 weekly pay
Network Specialist
Senior Systems Engineer
Systems Administrator
Technical Project Manager
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