Security Management Specialists
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
SOC: 13-1199.07
Common Job Titles
Physical Security EngineerPhysical Security SpecialistSecurity AnalystSecurity Consultant
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Security Management Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,128,200
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,230 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $147,830 |
| Workers on average earn | $92,380 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAmazon Web Services AWS softwareJavaScriptLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerShellMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle JavaSAP softwareServiceNowSplunk EnterpriseStructured query language SQLUNIX
Technology Skills
ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk ManagementChinotec Technologies ParosCisco Systems CiscoWorksCustomer information control system CICSCyberArkDatabase softwareFirewall softwareIBM Tivoli software
Tools & Equipment
Approach detection systemsAudioconferencing equipmentCard readersClosed circuit television CCTV monitoring systemsComputer network routersComputer server equipmentDesktop computersDigital video recorders