Occupation

271133 Cyber Security Analyst

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
Next release 6/12/2024
First release

271133 Cyber Security Analyst

Analyses and assesses vulnerability in infrastructure (software, hardware and networks), investigates available tools and countermeasures to remedy detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices. Analyses and assesses damage to data/infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available recovery tools and processes, and recommends solutions.

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 IT 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