Core Skills Occupation List · ANZSCO 262117 · Home Affairs list read 18 August 2026
Cyber Security Architect — on the CSOL for the 482 visa
Short answer: Cyber Security Architect (ANZSCO 262117) is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved Australian sponsor can nominate the role on the 482 Skills in Demand visa — and the 186 for permanent residence. Salary must meet the CSIT (A$79,423 from 1 July 2026) or the market rate. Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS). Facts below are read from Home Affairs and the assessing authorities and refreshed monthly.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed August 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO 2022 / 2013
- 262117 / —
- Lists
- CSOL
- Employer sponsored
- 482 · 186
- Points-tested
- not eligible
- Assessing authority
- ACS
- CSIT 2026–27
- A$79,423
Which visas list Cyber Security Architect
From the Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 18 August 2026), Cyber Security Architect — ANZSCO 262117 — is eligible for:
| Visa | Route |
|---|---|
| 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
Also on: CSOL only. Source: Home Affairs skilled occupation list.
Salary floor
For 482 Core Skills nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 the nominated salary must be at least the Core Skills Income Threshold, A$79,423, and at least the annual market salary rate for a Cyber Security Architect at that location — whichever is higher. A role paid A$146,576 or more can use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list. Guaranteed annual earnings only; superannuation and non-monetary benefits are on top. Current and past thresholds.
Skills assessment
| Assessing authority | Standard assessment | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Computer Society (ACS) | General Skills assessment (qualification + work experience) | A$1,498 excl. GST | Allow 4–6 weeks for applications with no requests for further information |
Fees and turnaround read from each authority's own pages, checked August 2026 — all authorities. A skills assessment is mandatory for the points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations, depending on passport and occupation.
Current processing times
Home Affairs, published 04 August 2026: 482 nomination 50% within 5 days, 90% within 9 months; 482 Core Skills visa 69 days / 10 months; 186 Direct Entry 10 months / 14 months. All subclasses, refreshed monthly.
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Questions we get asked first
Is Cyber Security Architect on the Core Skills Occupation List?
Yes. Cyber Security Architect (ANZSCO 262117) appears on the CSOL as published by the Department of Home Affairs (list read 18 August 2026), which means an approved sponsor can nominate the role on the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, and it is also available for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.
What visas can a Cyber Security Architect apply for?
According to the Home Affairs occupation list, Cyber Security Architect is eligible for: 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream); 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. Which one fits depends on whether you have an employer, your points, and where you will live; the 482 (with the 186 after two years) is the usual employer-sponsored route.
What is the minimum salary to sponsor a Cyber Security Architect on a 482?
The Core Skills Income Threshold — A$79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — or the annual market salary rate for the role in that location, whichever is higher. A role paid at or above A$146,576 can instead use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list.
Who assesses Cyber Security Architect for skilled migration, and what does it cost?
Australian Computer Society (ACS) — standard assessment A$1,498 excl. GST, allow 4–6 weeks for applications with no requests for further information (checked August 2026). A skills assessment is required for points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations depending on passport and occupation.
How long does a 482 nomination for a Cyber Security Architect take right now?
Home Affairs (04 August 2026) reports 50% of 482 nominations decided within 5 days and 90% within 9 months; Core Skills visas 69 days / 10 months. Complete, consistent nominations sit at the fast end.
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