ABOUT THE DIN

Alpha Echo
Cybersecurity Workforce Analysis

Duration: 3-months
Start Date: November 2025
Location: Newcastle
Scholarship: $20,000

About the Company

Alpha Echo is a cybersecurity consultancy specialising in Cyberworthiness and Defence consulting. We have a multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity, incorporating a variety of security specialists, intelligence analysts, behavioural scientists, educators, and engineers. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to take a holistic approach to cybersecurity. 

Project Objective

This project aims to identify cyber workforce gaps related to Defence industry. There are several streams within the project focusing on workforce analysis methods, underrepresented group participation and workforce needs.

Project Tasks

The intern will undertake a range of tasks, which may include literature review, writing research reports, material development, designing briefs, and developing tools. The intern may also contribute to other current projects relevant to their skillset, such as behavioural insights or cybersecurity technical development.

Intern Skills

The intern should have skills in:

  • Literature review, knowledge of education/training principles OR sociology OR cybersecurity workforce requirements, and a basic understanding of cybersecurity and human factors

  • Project management skills, presentation skills, data analysis skills, and be able t0 communicate effectively

  • Specific knowledge of the topic (cybersecurity workforce analysis, underrepresented group participation rates, cyber education), and knowledge of business practices are desirable for the role

Most importantly to AE, the interns’ values should align with Alpha Echo’s core values – Operate with Integrity, Deliver with Purpose and Create Meaningful Impact. The intern should be a strong communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively, able to adjust as work may change rapidly, show an approachable demeanor and a value for continuing learning.

Application

Students should fill out an online application form and submit their supporting documents (listed below)  by 14 September 2025.

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter

 

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