Training the next generation of cyber security experts
Applications for the CyberCX Academy are now open and will close at 5pm AEST on 7 April 2025.
The cohort will commence on 16 July 2025.
Life changing work in cyber security is waiting for you
Malicious cyber activity is a threat to Australia’s people, businesses, and way of life. Our best line of defence is our people. But Australia has a critical workforce shortage in cyber security professionals.
That’s why we created the CyberCX Academy, an industry-leading program to recruit and train entry-level cyber security professionals into CyberCX.
The CyberCX Academy is a paid, ongoing full-time employment opportunity designed to launch your career in cyber security. The first six months are spent in training, after which you will transfer into a specialist position in the company. No prior experience is necessary. If you want to embark on a rewarding, meaningful career, then you’re in the right place.
The CyberCX Academy launched in July 2022 and has already trained 300 CyberCX Academy Associates who work in our offices across the Australian cities of Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth, and in the New Zealand cities of Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington.
Whether you’re just finishing studies or looking for a mid-career transition, apply today to learn, grow, and excel in a supportive environment. You could be part of the change the industry, and our country, needs.
Hear from our Associates share their experience in the CyberCX Academy program. Join the community of 300 CyberCX Academy Associates and build an exciting cyber security career!
CyberCX Academy quick links
The CyberCX Academy is our entry level program for cyber security specialists
The CyberCX Academy is a six-month program. It consists of a four-week cyber security fundamentals course, 10 weeks of practice specific training and 12 weeks of experiential learning (supervised hands-on experience). The program is full time and pays a competitive salary.
The CyberCX Academy provides a pathway for anybody seeking a career in cyber security – from university and TAFE graduates, to school leavers, as well as people seeking a career change or re-entering the workforce.
CyberCX Academy placements all come with a ongoing employment contract. At the conclusion of the program you will move into a position within the broader company based on your area of specialisation.
The CyberCX Academy offers two pathways
Consulting
For the people who thrive on client-facing relationships, tech talk and advice
You will be working with our clients to identify their security needs and provide advice on cyber best practices. Your advice will help protect organisations from cyber threats and empower them to thrive in a changing world.
Consulting practices:
Technical
For those who want to get their fingers dirty in code and tech tools
You might be developing and implementing security solutions, or our could be testing solutions, monitoring client systems, providing advice on system vulnerabilities or investigating real cyber incidents.
Technical practices:
The day in the life of a CyberCX Academy Associate
CyberCX Academy Associates come from diverse backgrounds that reflect the communities CyberCX serves. Many of our best Academy Associates are people who have started a career elsewhere and made a switch to cyber security, bringing experience from nursing, hospitality, project management, retail, teaching and other professions.
Hear from our CyberCX Academy Associates and explore what a day in the life of our Associates looks like. Let it inspire you to become a part of Australia’s next generation of cyber professionals.
Strategy and Consulting
Leila Ameli
Cyber Intelligence
Jayden Alderson
Security Testing and Assurance
Lindsay Kropp
Managed Security Services
Joshua Hayward
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Shayal Kumar
Identity and Access Management
Adnan Malas
Who are we looking for?
You don’t need to be a cyber expert, we’re on the lookout for people who want to learn and grow in a constantly evolving industry that’s combating criminal activity. We’re more interested in who you are and where you want to take your career. If you’re new to this world, we’ll teach you everything you need to know on the go.
If you have qualifications in Cyber Security, Network Engineering and Computer Science, you might be a great fit, or those who have previously studied Law, Arts and Commerce. But you don’t need to have a degree or formal qualifications – we value experience in all its forms and take it into consideration during the recruitment process.
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Why CyberCX?
Our work is mission critical, but it’s also enjoyable, rewarding and practical
CyberCX is the leading provider of professional cyber security and cloud services across Australia and New Zealand. With a workforce of over 1,400 professionals, we are a trusted partner to private and public sector organisations. We help our customers confidently manage cyber risk, respond to incidents and build resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging threat environment.
At CyberCX, you’re given the freedom and support to design a sustainable and rewarding career of your choosing. Our culture of celebration and recognition puts our people first, with generous health and wellbeing initiatives for the whole family, flexible ways of working, extra leave benefits, and career development initiatives to help you be the best you can be.
