Systems Security Manager in Springfield, MA

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 personnel

Reviewing, implementing, updating and documenting companywide information security policies and procedures

Managing security audits and vulnerability and threat assessments, and directing responses to network or system intrusions

Ensuring fulfillment of legal and contractual information security and privacy mandates, including providing executive management with compliance reports and audit findings

Preventing and detecting intrusion

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Salary for Systems Security Manager in Springfield, MA

147160 - 212940

Low

147160

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

179400

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

212940

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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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.