Occupation

271133 Cyber Security Analyst

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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271133 Cyber Security Analyst

Analyses and assesses vulnerabilities and security incidents affecting infrastructure, software, hardware, networks and data, investigates available tools and recovery processes, and recommends solutions and best practices to remedy or prevent damage.

Alternative titles

  • ICT Security Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst

Specialisations

  • Cyber Security Researcher or Vulnerability Researcher
  • Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessor
  • Cyber Threat Analyst
  • Malware Analyst

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Performs assessments on systems, networks and applications to identify and prioritise potential security risks
  • Coordinates, analyses and investigates security risk incidents and breaches to determine the root cause, and develops mitigation controls and strategies
  • Conducts research on cyber threats and weaknesses to develop and maintain knowledge of the cyber threat landscape
  • Develops and executes threat intelligence strategies for future threats and protects against potential attacks
  • Conducts risk assessments to identify security loopholes and weaknesses in ICT systems
  • Conducts malware analysis to identify and mitigate potential threats to systems and networks
  • Analyses alerts and data from security products, web proxies, network security devices, and vulnerable scan and management systems