Security Project Manager Job Description

Information security is critical in corporate operating systems.

A security project manager helps a company protect operating data and process information on a regular basis. The manager plays an important role, protecting corporate information from theft.

Work Activities

A security project manager formulates and implements application development and database security procedures, defines and aligns controls for application development and enhances threat-analysis plans to identify potential risks within a company's operating environment. The manager also establishes data-encryption strategies and erects firewalls to conceal corporate information.

Abilities and Tools

Most successful security project managers have programming acumen, service orientation and effective communication skills, according to O*NET OnLine. To perform the required duties satisfactorily, a security project manager often uses local area network analyzers, authentication server software, such as Akoura SmartToken, and network monitoring software, such as Cisco Systems CiscoWorks.

Qualifications and Wages

Security project managers usually have a four-year college degree in information systems, computer science or a related technical field, although professionals with less education are not uncommon. A security project manager earned average yearly salaries of $89,000 as of 2010, according to Indeed, a career resources portal.

References

• Intermedia: Information Security Professional Project Manager
• O*NET OnLine: Computer Security Specialists
• Indeed: Security Project Manager Salary