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Director, Security, M6 at Applied Materials Santa Clara, CA

santa clara, CA

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Applied Materials lists this Director, Security, M6 at Applied Materials Santa Clara, CA opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Director, Security, M6 at Applied Materials – Santa Clara, CA

Scope of Position

Manage the development, oversight and execution of security operations programs and initiatives for Applied Materials at the company's sites and regions across the Americas. This role requires demonstrated leadership experience in managing, mentoring, and inspiring physical security operations teams. This role can be located in our Santa Clara or Austin facility.

Key Accountabilities

Budget and results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives

Lead and/or support various Applied Materials' Security & Business Resiliency programs and related capabilities, Federal regulatory programs, guard force services deployment, investigations, event security, emergency preparedness, and workplace violence prevention initiatives across the Americas

Set site security operations expectations and oversee permanent and contract security personnel regionally

Ensure standard operating procedures exist and are implemented at all sites consistent with Applied Materials' security standards

Develop and manage KPIs & SLAs in areas of responsibility

Leverage internal case management system to ensure proper staffing deployment

Work cross-functionally to develop and implement security awareness and training programs

Other strategic initiatives / projects as needed

Leadership Skills Required

Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the business

Strategic program development

Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures with a proactive mindset

Build relationships with team members, peers, and business leaders

Promote the Security function as subject matter expert within Applied Materials

Ability to collaborate with other service functions (facilities, business units, IT, HR, Finance, Legal)

Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate, and introduce new ideas

Understanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures

Professional Expertise / Knowledge

Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance

Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams around safety and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management (ICS) – preferably in a global corporation setting

Strategic planning / program management in global security domain

Ability to identify, analyze, and explain present or future needs for proposed security initiatives to senior leaders

Experience

15+ years in a similar role within a corporate, government, or military security‑related organization

Expertise in program development and management / strategic planning & initiatives

Involvement in ASIS international and ATAP preferred

PSP, CPP, or similar certification preferred

Skills

Service‑oriented/customer‑driven approach

Excellent organizational skills, and business acumen

Solid decision‑making and judgment

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

No. of Direct Reports

5 or less

Reporting Requirements

Develop and manage operational metrics and KPIs with strategic vendors

Program / project management reporting – key initiatives

Strategic initiatives plan development

Matrix Mentoring / Support for Role

Managing Directors / Senior Directors Facilities, EH&S, HR, Employment Law, and Employee Relations

Matrix Team

Partner Global Security regional directors in APAC and EMEA, Global Security GSOC, PMO, Technology, Asset Protection, Investigations, Event Security, and Executive Protection; IT, Facilities, Finance, Procurement, Site Leadership, Legal, HR, Public Safety Agencies

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $164,000.00 - $225,500.00 (location based at Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA)

Other compensation may include participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members.

All employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and wellness programs supporting personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Worksite address

santa clara, CA, 95053, US

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