13-1199.07

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.

3.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 29% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 23% probability of automation for this role
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29%
of jobs safer
721
jobs riskier than this
+3.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Security management specialists benefit from AI-driven threat detection platforms like Darktrace, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR that automate log analysis, anomaly detection, and incident triage. Human judgment remains essential for strategic security posture decisions, vendor negotiations, and incident response leadership. By 2027, security managers who leverage AI tooling will manage larger scopes with smaller teams, while purely administrative security coordination roles face consolidation.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$81,270
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →