Careers with STEM: Technology (NZ Edition)

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TECH+CYBER SECURITY

+ LAW + RETAIL + IT + EMERGING TECH + SOCIAL GOOD

BUSTING CRIME ONLINE

crime r security is the new frontier in In our connected world, cybe are more sought after than ld fie the in als ion ss ofe pr d and warfare – an to keep our virtual spaces safe? ever. Do you have what it takes

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START YOUR CAREER HERE

TECH+CYBER SECURITY study Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of Auckland ering (Software Engineering), Engine Bachelor of University of Canterbury Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Securit y), University of Queensland Bachelor of Engineering (Cyber Securit y Engineering), Victoria University of Welling tony

TECH+CYBER SECURITY Jobs Cyber Securit y Analyst: NZ$51K-$149K Cyber Securit y Engineer: NZ$85K-$125K Information Securit y Manager: NZ$63K-$166K Penetration Tester: NZ$48K-$80K* *Salaries according to payscale.com

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You think analytically anod can hold a conv

No matter who you’re dealing with, you find a way to communicate and integrate with everyone. You’re able to explain your critical thinking and reasoning to a range of people in different terms.

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You like learning

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g Coding languages are evolvin y all the time, as are technolog you if so , nds tre ry and indust like to learn on the job, cyber security will keep you honing your skills for years.

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You’re a detail warrior ay. You don’t just create You can spot a flaw a mile aw r attention to detail things, you per fect them. You bodyguard of data, with makes you the per fect cybertters and strengthen an ability to focus on what ma Saskia Horgan-Catchpole holes in the cyber armour. –


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