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Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator

The protective services supporter — coordinating security operations activities and administrative functions.

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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.

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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.
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Career Paths

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

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Security Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinators (SOC 11-3013.01), not just this title · 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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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — 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 this category is changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationWriting
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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