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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊSecurity Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator
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Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator

The protective services supporter β€” coordinating security operations activities and administrative functions.

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Industries that often hire Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinators
Education Β· 14%Manufacturing Β· 12%Healthcare Β· 11%Government Β· 10%Administrative Services Β· 7%Entertainment & Media Β· 6%
Job markets for Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinators
Where Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~347 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator

As a Security Operations Coordinator, you support security operations with coordination and administrative activities. You're managing schedules, tracking incidents, coordinating with security teams, and ensuring security operations have effective support.

Your day supports security operations. You might manage security schedules, then track incident reports, then coordinate access requests, then handle badge administration, then prepare security reports. You're ensuring security operations function effectively.

The hardest part is maintaining security focus while handling administrative activities. Security requires vigilance; you need to stay alert while managing coordination tasks. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, security-conscious, and effective at administrative support.

What people in this role value
Work values data not available for this role.
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
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Things that vary from job to job as a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator
Facility typeSecurity levelTeam structureSystem sophisticationAccess management
Security coordination varies by facility and security level. Different facilities have different security needs. Security levels affect rigor. Team structures differ. System sophistication varies. Access management complexity affects work.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinators (SOC 11-3013.01), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
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Security operations
Understanding security opens advancement
2
Investigation support
Investigation involvement increases value
3
Access management
Expertise in systems is valuable
Lateral Moves
Access Control Coordinator
If you want access management focus
Administrative Coordinator β†’
If you want broader administrative work
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What type of facility would I support?
What would I coordinate?
What security systems are used?
How is the security team structured?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$63K–$173K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
141K
U.S. Employment
+3.8%
10yr Growth
13K
Annual Openings

How Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationWriting
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3013.01

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator

What does a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator do?

The protective services supporter β€” coordinating security operations activities and administrative functions.

How much does a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator is about $105K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $63K to $173K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Judgment and Decision Making, and Complex Problem Solving.

What education do you need to be a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.8% through 2034, with roughly 141,090 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Security Operations Manager (Security Ops Manager), Security Supervisor, and IS Security Manager (Information Systems Security Manager).

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.