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ANZSCO 262112 ICT Security Specialist

ICT Security Specialists are responsible for developing, managing, and administering an organization’s ICT security policies and procedures to guarantee preventive and recovery plans and reduce the risk of internal and external security threats. 

Skill Level: Level 1 or Equivalent

Skill Assessment Authority: ACS (Australian Computer Society)

(ANZSCO-262112) ICT Security Specialist​

Alternative Titles

Occupation on the Skill List:

  • Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
  • Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
  • Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)

Occupation not on the Skill List:

  • Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
  • Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Visa Provision for ICT Security Speciality

You would be required to apply for a state appointment in order to enter Australia if you have this occupation and wish to be eligible for a General Skilled Migration visa.

Despite the fact that this profession is on the STSOL, there is a probability that no country truly has a market for its practitioners. The online assessment only lists occupations that are actually being requested by a state or territory in Australia, so if the occupation does not appear on the online assessment, you can consider finding an employer sponsor in Australia.

⋙ Unit Group 2621

Designing security procedures, procedures, and strategies can help you maintain the integrity of the information system. Its job is to manage the overall information systems and keep them running smoothly.

  1. Backup and Recovery
  2. Data Encryption
  3. Database design
  4. Database implementation
  5. Database Management Systems – (Relational Database, Object Oriented Database, RDBMS)
  6. Information Systems security
  7. Internet and the Web
  8. Operating systems – (Unix, Linux, Xenix, Network OS)
  9. Server related hardware and software
  10. System Administration
  11. Systems Management
  12. Systems Programming
  13. Web security
  1. Client Server Technology
  2. Computer Networks
  3. Critical Path Method
  4. Data policy
  5. Data security
  6. Distributed Systems
  7. File Processing
  8. Introduction to ICT – (Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Theory, Introduction
  9. to Business Computing, Computer Science I)
  10. Project Management
  11. Quality management – (Quality Assurance, Software Quality)
  12. Testing strategies and methods

Skill Level Required

The majority of the jobs in this unit group require a skill set comparable to that of a bachelor’s degree or higher education. A formal qualification may be used in place of vendor certification or at least five years of related experience. In some circumstances, appropriate experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary for addition to formal education (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Exceptions for Unit Group 2621

  • In some states/territories, Australian Graduate exceptions exist.
  • Priority Skilled Lists can apply a specific requirement in some states/territories.
  • Countries excluded from submitting IELTS or OET shall include the United Kingdom; Canada; New Zealand; the United States; and Ireland.

Where compulsory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English that is either adequate to satisfy the licensing/registration criteria or a minimum IELTS or equivalent level, whichever is higher.

Occupations in this Group

  1. 262111 Database Administrator
  2. 262112 ICT Security Specialist
  3. 262113 Systems Administrator

Language Proficiency to be Eligible

  • IELTS score of minimum 6  (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET score with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12, R:13, W:21, S:23 and overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall.

ICT Security Specialist ' Responsibilities '

  • Creating and managing database infrastructure, data structures, tables, dictionaries, and naming standards to make sure that all master data files are complete and consistent.
  • Operational setup and preventive maintenance of copies, recovery protocols, and implementation of confidentiality and reputation control
  • Setting up and managing documentation, protocols, policies, and procedures for databases
  • Test database systems and improvements, such as debugging, recording, replication, logging, and fixing all bugs found, using standard testing scripts, procedures, and processes.
  • Responsible for system security and disaster recovery operations, protocols, and organizational control.
  • Communicating with security vendors, manufacturers, equipment providers, and outside resources; reviewing, recommending, deploying, and managing information security applications; and tracking contractual commitments, performance, and service level agreements.
  • Troubleshooting and providing service help to find, fix, and restore server hardware and software problems, including problems with workstations and networking networks.
  • Making and managing documents, policies, and orders and writing down and describing operating processes and system logs.
  • Make sure that the architecture of computer sites requires all of the parts to work well together and keep track of and change how well networks are doing;
  • Keep looking at the current computer site to determine future server and network needs and make suggestions for moving forward.

Why Choose CDRforAustralia?

Our expert authors have specialized in ACS-compliant RPL reports that showcase your ability to install, configure, maintain, and protect networks even without having an official qualification in ICT. Our Key Areas of Knowledge and Project Reports are designed to your real-life experience working with servers, routers, and firewalls, and network systems – the most ideal response to Australian Computer Society (ACS) standards.

All the RPLs that we write are 100 percent original, fully checked, and designed to match your own career accomplishments in the field of IT network administration. Have the benefit of line-by-line instruction by our technical writers and experts in migration documentation, and get your RPL submission to the ACS standards and deadlines.

Our trusted professionally written RPL reports have brought about positive ACS results to hundreds of Systems Administrators, IT Specialists, and System Engineers. Your skills in network administration can appear on an international level. You will get a high-quality/ACS-approved RPL demonstrating your technical and professional performance.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

How does CDRforAustralia align my experience with ACS requirements?

Our experts map your qualifications and professional experience against the ANZSCO 135199 ICT Manager NEC role. We highlight your ICT strategy, project management, operations, and leadership responsibilities to match ACS expectations.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in ICT (or related experience) and at least five years of relevant managerial experience can apply. English proficiency is also required, meeting ACS standards.

You need detailed Career Episodes or RPL reports, proof of qualifications, employment references, and evidence of ICT projects or managerial responsibilities. Clear presentation and alignment with ACS guidelines are critical.

Assessment times vary depending on document completeness, clarity, and ACS workload. Typically, reports are reviewed within a few weeks if all documentation is accurate and well-prepared.

Yes. From selecting projects to drafting reports and reviewing submissions, we provide complete support to ensure your application is professional, accurate, and optimized for success.

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