How to become a Cyber Security Architect

Also called: Enterprise Security Architect, ICT Security Architect

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

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

Ways in

• University: Computing & IT degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
• University: Architecture & Built Environment degrees, Offered by 24 universities in Australia
• TAFE and VET: Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $127,972 a year
• About 68,900 people work in this job group now, and about 85,400 are projected by 2035. (+24%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

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• Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
• Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
• Penetration Tester

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Cyber Security Architect?

Ways in include: Computing & IT degrees; Architecture & Built Environment degrees; Diploma of Information Technology.

How much does a Cyber Security Architect earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $127,972 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Cyber Security Architect a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 24% by 2035, from about 68,900 to about 85,400 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Cyber Security Architect?

Usually. 68% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Cyber Security Architect?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04