ANZSCO Code: 262112 (ICT Security Specialist)
ICT Security Specialist establishes, manages and administers an organisation's ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.
ICT Security Specialist Skill Assessment Authority:
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
Security Administrator
Specialisation:
Information Technology Security Manager
Unit Group: 2621 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
Plan, develop, maintain, manage and administer organisations' database management systems, operating systems and security policies and procedures to ensure optimal database and system integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.
Skill Level
Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
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Tasks
- Designing and maintaining database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data master files
- Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, and recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls
- Implementing and administering database documentation, guidelines, policies and procedures
- Testing database systems and upgrades, such as debugging, tracking, reproduction, logging and resolving all identified problems, according to approved quality testing scripts, procedures and processes
- Accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with system security and disaster recovery planning
- Liaising with security vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources; analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining software security applications; and monitoring contractual obligations, performance delivery and service level agreements
- Troubleshooting and providing service support in diagnosing, resolving and repairing server-related hardware and software malfunctions, encompassing workstations and communication infrastructure
- Preparing and maintaining documentation, policies and instructions, and recording and detailing operational procedures and system logs
- Ensuring that the design of computer sites allows all components to fit together and work properly, and monitoring and adjusting the performance of networks
- Continually surveying the current computer site to determine future network needs and making recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks
/Visa Options for ICT Security Specialist:
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa
189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa
190 - Skilled Nominated visa
407 - Training visa
485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa
489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa
494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Overview of Key Employment Statistics for ICT Security Specialist:
Employed
13,300
Part-time share
8%
Female share
16%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
39
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how ICT Security Analyst ANZSCO 262112 professionals are spread across different states and territories in Australia.
New South Wales
34.7%
Victoria
29.5%
Greenland
11.4%
South Australia
5.2%
Western Australia
6.9%
Tasmania
0.7%
Northern Territory
0.3%
Australian Capital Territory
11.4%
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Frequently
asked questions
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What is the ANZSCO code for a ICT Security Specialist?
The ANZSCO code for a ICT Security Specialist is 262112, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
How does ACS deduct years of work experience of a ICT Security Specialist?
ACS deducts between two and six years from your work experience, depending on how closely it matches your educational background. For an ICT major degree relevant to a ICT Security Specialist role, two years are deducted; if it is not relevant, four years are deducted. For an ICT minor degree relevant to an ICT Security Specialist role, five years are deducted; if it is not relevant, six years are deducted.
What tasks are typically performed by an ICT Security Specialist role ANZSCO 262112?
ICT Security Specialist under ANZSCO 262112 establishes, manages and administers an organisation's ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.
Is ICT Security Specialist a high demand occupation in Australia?
ICT Security Specialist has an above economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage throughout all of the states of Australia as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is also included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.