About this industry
Create and manage technology systems that help organisations manage data, communicate, and maintain security. Your day-to-day could see you fixing computer problems, analysing data, monitoring for a changes and security threats, and implementing cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a vital and growing part of the Information and Technology industry, focused on protecting computers and data from threats such as viruses, scams, and hackers. Whether you're keeping South Australian government data secure or improving online experiences for local customers, IT offers varied opportunities and room for career growth.
Where can this take you?
Job titles in this industry
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Security Administrators
- IT Technician
- IT Customer Support Officer/IT Help Desk Officer
- Database Administrator
- IT Security Analyst
- Quality Assurance Tester/Analyst
- User Support Officer
- Network Support Officer
- Telecommunications Technician
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
- IT Retail Customer Service Representative
Career opportunities
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Database and Systems Administrator
- Developer Programmer
- ICT Security Officer
- Incident Manager
- IT Project Manager
- Malware Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Network Operation Analyst
- Network Security Analyst
- Network Support Officer
- Penetration Tester
- Software Developer
- Systems Administrator
- Technical Support Officer or Analyst
- Web Developer
VET qualifications
Continue your studies with one of the following:
- 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
- 22610VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICT41119 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
University pathway careers
- Application Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Computer Forensics Analyst
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- ICT Business and Systems Analyst
- ICT Project Manager
- Information and Communications Technologist
- IT Manager
- IT Programmer
- Security Architect
- Software and Applications Programmer
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- System Administration
University degrees
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cyber Security)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Forensics)
- Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
- Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Master of Cyber Security
Study VET while you complete the SACE
Qualifications you could earn
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
- ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
- ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
- ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
Qualifications you could earn
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
- BSBSS00094 Cyber Security Awareness Skill Set
- ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
Industry requirements
Industry specific requirements, including:
- Industry certification
- Specific industry badging
Plus
- Customised SACE subjects
- Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring