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SECURITY, MILITARY & DEFENSE

Security Project Manager

Lead security projects by collaborating with IT teams and vendors to implement effective security solutions within defined budgets and timelines.

70 000 – 160 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Positive
Employability
6 to 12 months
Market tension
Medium to High
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Positive
Employability
6 to 12 months
Market tension
Medium to High
Intl. mobility
Possible

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
70 000 – 90 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
90 000 – 120 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
120 000 – 160 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is generally through relevant degree programs or transitioning from IT security roles with additional project management training.

Training — United States

The typical formation path involves obtaining a bachelor's degree in information security or computer science, complemented by project management certifications such as PMP or CISSP.

The job market — United States

The job market is favorable with demand in IT, finance, and government sectors.

Remote work is possible but often requires onsite presence for certain projects.

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