Training the next generation of cyber security experts
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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, permanent full-time employment opportunity designed to launch your career in cyber security. 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 is a six-month program that provides you with a blend of formal training and practical on-the-job experience alongside a 1,400-strong workforce of cyber security professionals. Once you have graduated from the program, you will transition into the business and work alongside CyberCX professionals on client projects, helping to secure our communities.
The CyberCX Academy launched in July 2022 and has already trained more than 280 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.
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, to people seeking a career change or re-entering the workforce.
CyberCX Academy placements all come with a permanent 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:
Day in the life: Practice profiles
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.
Explore what a day in the life of our Associates looks like and let it inspire you to become a part of Australia’s next generation of cyber security experts.
Strategy and Consulting
Ailie Houlihan | Consulting pathway
As an Associate Consultant in Strategy and Consulting, I work in a team that provides strategic and advisory services to private and government clients. A typical day could include conducting cyber security reviews, drafting cyber security strategies, or developing materials that keep a project running. I help with client workshops that enable us to understand the current state of client security operations and draft recommendations to uplift and improve their security readiness.
Managed Security Services
Brennan Harvey | Technical pathway
As an Associate Consultant in Managed Security Services (MSS), I work to protect our customers’ digital assets. In MSS we are broken down into two parts – an operations function that monitors our customer environments 24/7 in a Security Operations Centre (SOC), and an engineering function that designs, builds, operates and maintains security infrastructure for customers. As a SOC analyst I monitor, triage, and respond to cyber security incidents for our customers.
Who are we looking for?
This ground-breaking cohort is open to women and gender diverse applicants based in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Brisbane. The cohort will commence in November 2024.
You’ll be a great fit if you can demonstrate that you are:
Adaptable
Self-aware
Collaborative
Results focused
A good communicator
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.
Join us in securing our communities.
