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OSCA 2024 · 271134 · Skill level 1

Cyber Security Architect: OSCA 271134

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Cyber Security Architect is OSCA 2024 code 271134. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (262117 and 262112). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 271134

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a cyber security architect does

Designs a security system or major components of a security system, and may head a security design team building a new security system.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Enterprise Security Architect
  • ICT Security Architect

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops and implements cyber security strategy and architecture
  • Designs and maintains security controls and processes to protect systems, networks and data
  • Reviews system security measures, and recommends and implements enhancements
  • Collaborates with other ICT and business departments to align security measures with security standards, policies and regulations
  • Stays updated on cyber security threats, and recommends new security technology and strategy improvements
  • Implements new cyber security solutions and technologies
  • Provides guidance to ICT staff on security best practices
  • Develops and maintains cyber security reference architecture for consistent security controls
  • Implements incident response and disaster recovery plans

Questions

OSCA 271134: common questions

What is the OSCA code for cyber security architect?
The OSCA 2024 code is 271134 (Cyber Security Architect), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 271134?
ANZSCO 262117 Cyber Security Architect and ANZSCO 262112 ICT Security Specialist (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Cyber Security Architect on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 262117 Cyber Security Architect is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and ANZSCO 262112 ICT Security Specialist is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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