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Security Management Specialists

Also called: Physical Security Engineer, Physical Security Specialist, Security Analyst, Security Consultant

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
  • Budget and schedule security design work.
  • Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
On the job, you'll need:

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • ServiceNow

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • TrueCrypt
  • Virtual private networking VPN software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will have large numbers of openings.

Median Annual Salary: $75,990

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