Security Management Specialists

Overview

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.

Demand
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Technology Skills
Technology
Example
Hot Technology
Access software
Tivoli
Administration software
Cisco Systems CiscoWorks
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Data base reporting software
SAP Crystal Reports
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Document management software
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP
Enterprise system management software
Splunk Enterprise
Facilities management software
Physical access management software
Gateway software
Secure web gateway software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Microsoft Visio
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
Virtual private networking VPN software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
Intrusion prevention system IPS
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software
Microsoft SharePoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Transaction security and virus protection software
Symantec
Transaction server software
Customer information control system CICS
Video conferencing software
Videoconferencing software
Web page creation and editing software
Social networking software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Tool
Example
Audio and visual presentation and composing equipment
Audioconferencing equipment
Computer Equipment and Accessories
Computer server equipment
Data Voice or Multimedia Network Equipment or Platforms and Accessories
Computer network routers
Measuring and observing and testing instruments
X ray screening equipment
Photographic or filming or video equipment
Network video recorders
Security surveillance and detection
Approach detection systems
Detailed Work Activities

Assess risks to business operations.

Analyze budgetary or accounting data.

Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards.

Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.

Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.

Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.

Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.

Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.

Repair electronic equipment.

Maintain electronic equipment.

Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

Investigate legal issues.

Supervise employees.

Document information related to legal proceedings.

Establish organizational guidelines or policies.

Prepare financial documents.

Advise others on business or operational matters.

Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

Verify accuracy of records.

Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.

Implement organizational process or policy changes.

Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.

Majors   based on the broader career Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Hospitality Administration/Management
International Business