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Systems Security Manager in Odessa, TX

Systems Security Manager Job Description

The systems security manager must be knowledgeable of information technology security principles, as well as common office technology tools. Candidates ensure routine system reviews are conducted on assigned systems. The position requires multitasking and excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry security trends and developments, as well as applicable government regulations. Employers normally seek a bachelor’s degree in information systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with five or more years of systems and network security experience. One or more years of managerial experience may also be required. Industry certifications, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or the CompTIA Security+, are also commonly sought by employers.

Typical systems security manager duties:

Providing leadership, guidance and training to information systems security personnelReviewing, implementing, updating and documenting companywide information security policies and proceduresManaging security audits and vulnerability and threat assessments, and directing responses to network or system intrusionsEnsuring fulfillment of legal and contractual information security and privacy mandates, including providing executive management with compliance reports and audit findingsPreventing and detecting intrusion

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Salary for Systems Security Manager in Odessa, TX
152820 - 221130
Low
152820
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
186300
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
221130
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Systems Security Administrator 119610 145530 173340 Security Architect 149310 169830 190080 Data Security Analyst 131490 161460 186300 Cybersecurity Engineer 127980 155520 206010 Cybersecurity Analyst 110430 132030 159570 Network Security Engineer 129060 157140 183330 Network Security Administrator 116100 140400 167670 IT Auditor – Technology 117180 144180 164430

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.