Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (ANZSCO 262118)

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    What a Cyber Security Operations Coordinator does

    Leads the coordination, and response to complex cyber security incidents and hunt investigations, manage tasks across various teams for incident response and hunt operations, advise leadership on current operational collaborations and contribute toward strategic planning, facilitate incident response engagements, assess technical information to develop key messaging.

    Also called
    Cyber Security Operations Manager, ICT Security Administrator
    Specialisations
    Cyber Security Incident Responder

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    262118
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    482186
    National shortage
    Shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Points-tested

    Main 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, 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

    Shortage by state

    • NationalShortage
    • ACTShortage
    • NSWShortage
    • NTShortage
    • QLDShortage
    • SAShortage
    • TASShortage
    • VICShortage
    • WAShortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does a Cyber Security Operations Coordinator do?

    Leads the coordination, and response to complex cyber security incidents and hunt investigations, manage tasks across various teams for incident response and hunt operations, advise leadership on current operational collaborations and contribute toward strategic planning, facilitate incident response engagements, assess technical information to develop key messaging. Also called: Cyber Security Operations Manager, ICT Security Administrator. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Cyber Security Operations Coordinator on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (ANZSCO 262118) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) (lists in force from 7 December 2024). It is listed for the 186 and 482 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Cyber Security Operations Coordinator?

    262118. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Cyber Security Operations Coordinator migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Cyber Security Operations Coordinator for the Subclass 186 and Subclass 482 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Is Cyber Security Operations Coordinator in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au