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:
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Literature review, knowledge of education/training principles OR sociology OR cybersecurity workforce requirements, and a basic understanding of cybersecurity and human factors
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Project management skills, presentation skills, data analysis skills, and be able t0 communicate effectively
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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