ICT security manager
Also known as: security coordinator, ICT security managers, ICT technical security expert, information security manager, IT security manager, ICT security chief
About this occupation
ICT security managers propose and implement necessary security updates. They advise, support, inform and provide training and security awareness and take direct action on all or part of a network or system.
Essential skills and knowledge
- legal requirements of ICT products
- lead disaster recovery exercises
- ICT project management
- ICT security standards
- manage IT security compliances
- manage disaster recovery plans
- ICT quality policy
- develop information security strategy
- solve ICT system problems
- ICT problem management techniques
- maintain ICT identity management
- information security strategy
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Security Management Specialists (O*NET 13-1199.07). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
- Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
- Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
- Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
- Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Conventional, Investigative, Realistic
Top skills: Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination
US median pay: US$83,050 a year (2025), 1,087,090 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.2)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.9)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (3.9)
- Government and PoliticsO*NET: Law and GovernmentVery important (3.8)
- PsychologyO*NET: PsychologyImportant (3.0)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyImportant (3.0)
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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