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Security Management Specialist

Mid-level

Also known as: Cyber Risk Consultant, Cybersecurity Consultant, IAM Consultant (Identity and Access Management Consultant), IAM Developer (Identity and Access Management Developer)

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Security Management Specialist, you'll assess an organization's security risks and develop plans to keep people and property safe. This could involve designing physical security systems or creating processes for employee safety and facility protection. You'll communicate frequently through email and phone, engage in face-to-face discussions, and have the freedom to make key decisions. This role suits those who are active listeners, critical thinkers, and strong communicators.
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A Day in the Life

Your alarm rings before sunrise, a familiar hum in your apartment in Denver. You arrive at the corporate campus just as the city wakes up, grabbing a coffee before settling into your office. Your first task is to open *Microsoft Outlook*, sifting through a dozen new emails. A critical vulnerability report for a data center expansion demands immediate attention. You review your *Google Calendar* for the day, noting a compliance review and a meeting with the IT security team.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
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
In-demand software
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareFirewall softwareLinuxMITRE ATT&CK softwareMicrosoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+3.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

98,700

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,157,600

in 2025 → 1,202,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

The outlook for Security Management Specialists is stable, with about 98,700 job openings expected each year. Employment is projected to grow by 3.9% from 2025 to 2035, offering numerous job opportunities. You can advance from roles like Security Officer to leadership positions such as Chief Security Officer or Senior Security Consultant.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Security Officer
  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Risk Assessment Technician

Where it can lead

  • Chief Security Officer (CSO)
  • Director of Enterprise Risk Management
  • Senior Security Consultant

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact security management by automating routine monitoring, enhancing threat detection through predictive analytics, and optimizing security protocols. This will allow specialists to focus on strategic risk assessment, complex incident response, and designing robust, adaptive security frameworks. The field will become more data-driven and proactive, requiring specialists to leverage AI tools effectively.

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Salary

$83,050

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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Based on job level & field

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