Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 261315?

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for Cyber Security Engineer under code 261315. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Which occupation lists include Cyber Security Engineer?

Our current data places 261315 on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 482 and 186. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Cyber Security Engineer (261315) skills assessment?

Prepare ICT qualifications and security engineering employment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: design secure application and system architectures.

My job title isn't exactly 'Cyber Security Engineer'. Can I still use 261315?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Cyber Security Engineer, that means work centred on building security into software — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2613 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Cyber Security Engineers (261315) work in Australia?

Cyber Security Engineers are commonly employed by technology firms, banks and government. In our data 261315 is linked to employer-sponsored subclasses 482 and 186, so a sponsoring employer is usually the starting point.

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Cyber Security Engineer 261315

Yes. Cyber Security Engineer (261315) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the CSOL. ACS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 482 and 186.

Cyber Security Engineer (261315): Design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements and system design.

ANZSCO 261315 covers the Cyber Security Engineer occupation: professionals focused on building security into software. Classified under Software and Applications Programmers (2613) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by the ACS. Below, EMC Australia explains how Cyber Security Engineers can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ACS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

261315

Assessing authority

ACS

Occupation lists

CSOL

Industry

ICT & software

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Cyber Security Engineer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Cyber Security Engineer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Cyber Security Engineer

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ACS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Cyber Security Engineer the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Design secure application and system architectures
Implement authentication, encryption and other security controls in code
Conduct secure code reviews and static analysis
Embed security testing into CI/CD pipelines
Remediate software vulnerabilities

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for Cyber Security Engineer under code 261315. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.