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 Engineer
- Physical Security Specialist
- Security Analyst
- Security 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
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $60,820. 50th percentile: U.S. $81,270. 75th percentile: U.S. $110,030. 90th percentile: U.S. $147,830. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| 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 Acrobat
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Java
- SAP software
- ServiceNow
- Splunk Enterprise
- Structured query language SQL
- UNIX
Technology Skills
- ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk Management
- Chinotec Technologies Paros
- Cisco Systems CiscoWorks
- Customer information control system CICS
- CyberArk
- Database software
- Firewall software
- IBM Tivoli software
Tools & Equipment
- Approach detection systems
- Audioconferencing equipment
- Card readers
- Closed circuit television CCTV monitoring systems
- Computer network routers
- Computer server equipment
- Desktop computers
- Digital video recorders