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Security Manager

Mid-level

Also known as: Chief Security Officer (CSO), Cloud Security Manager, Corporate Physical Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Director

Government & Public ServicesBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
Security ManagementPhysical SecurityEmergency ManagementRisk ManagementPublic AdministrationManagementOrganizational LeadershipLeadership

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

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

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointSAP software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+4.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

14,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

165,900

in 2025 → 173,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

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
Moderate
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

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

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine tasks like threat detection and vulnerability management, augmenting Security Managers' capabilities for faster and more accurate incident response. This will shift their focus towards strategic risk assessment, architectural design for AI-driven security systems, and developing robust defenses against AI-powered threats. Success will depend on their ability to master these new technologies and lead their teams in an evolving threat landscape.