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.
31 alternate job titles:
Cyber Risk Consultant
Cybersecurity Consultant
IAM Consultant (Identity and Access Management Consultant)
IAM Developer (Identity and Access Management Developer)
Industrial Security Specialist
Information Security Consultant
IT Security Specialist (Information Technology Security Specialist)
Personal Protection Specialist
Personal Security Specialist
Personnel Security Specialist
Physical Security Engineer
Physical Security Specialist
Security Administrator (Security Admin)
Security Advisor
Security Agent
Security Analyst
Security and Workplace Violence Consultant
Security Auditor
Security Compliance Analyst
Security Consultant
Security Control Assessor
Security Engineer
Security Management Consultant
Security Management Specialist
Security Operations Analyst (Security Ops Analyst)
Security Operations Specialist (Security Ops Specialist)
Security Operations Staff Specialist (Security Ops Staff Specialist)
Security Specialist
Security System Engineer
Security Systems Specialist
Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist
Salary Information
Security Management Specialists: $81,270 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assess risks to business operations. | Analysis |
| Analyze budgetary or accounting data. | Analysis |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards. | General |
| Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met. | General |
| Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants. | General |
| Investigate legal issues. | General |
| Document information related to legal proceedings. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Verify accuracy of records. | General |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures. | General |
| Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment. | Development |
| Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation. | Development |
| Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation. | Development |
| Maintain electronic equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| ServiceNow | Data base user interface and query software |
| ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk Management | Risk management data and analysis software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| SAP Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Active Directory | Internet directory services software |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software |
| Microsoft PowerShell | Development environment software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Splunk Enterprise | Cloud-based management software |
| CyberArk | Network security or virtual private network VPN management software |
| Firewall software | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Network directory services software | Internet directory services software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Security assertion markup language SAML | Web platform development software |
| Single sign-on SSO | Authentication server software |
| Chinotec Technologies Paros | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Cisco Systems CiscoWorks | Administration software |
| Customer information control system CICS | Transaction server software |
| IBM Tivoli software | Access software |
| Intrusion prevention system IPS | Network security or virtual private network VPN management software |
| Kismet | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Management information systems MIS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Metasploit | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Nmap | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Photo editing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Physical access management software | Facilities management software |
| Secure web gateway software | Gateway software |
| Social networking software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Symantec PGP | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Tenable Nessus | Cloud-based protection or security software |
| TrueCrypt | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Videoconferencing software | Video conferencing software |
| Virtual private networking VPN software | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Access Control System Consultant | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Advanced Court Security Certification | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Basic Court Security Certification | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer | International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Community Bank Security Officer | Independent Community Bankers of America | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Security Officer | International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Lodging Security Director | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Protection Professional | ASIS | Not Available |
| Certified Sport Security Professional | National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security | Not Available |
| Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist | Cisco Systems, Inc. | Not Available |
| CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | Not Available |
| Court Security Executive | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Court and Judicial Security Manager | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| EC Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer | EC-Council | Not Available |
| GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware | Global Information Assurance Certification | Not Available |
| HP ASE - ArcSight Logger V1 | Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning | Not Available |
| Healthcare Security Personnel Supervisor Certification | International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Blockchain Platform V2 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| Industrial Security Professional Certification | Society of Industrial Security Professionals | Not Available |
| Master of Court Security Certification | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Medical Review Officer Certification | American Association of Medical Review Officers | Not Available |
| Professional Certified Investigator | ASIS | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Security and Authorizations | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| Systems Security Certified Practitioner | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. | Not Available |
| The Certified Information Privacy Professional | International Association of Privacy Professionals | Not Available |
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