Regional Physical Security Solutions Manager

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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The Applied Materials Global Security Organization (GSO) is hiring a Regional Physical Security Solutions Manager to work within the Global Physical Security Strategy and Solutions Team. This position will work with regional business units, security operations team, and various stakeholders from IT and Facilities to outline the design, scope, and budgets for physical security technology-related projects and ensure alignment with business goals. The role includes strategic oversight of multiple business requests and projects regionally, with a strong focus on regional physical security technology scoping, assessments, and management. 

This business and technically adept Physical Security SME will lead regional business needs assessments and adoption of proven and advanced physical security technologies and solutions across Applied’s regional footprint, aligned with risk tiering and global physical security standards. 

As a key member of the Global Physical Security Strategy and Solutions Development Team, the candidate will possess deep expertise in: 

• Design, scoping and budgeting of complex physical security systems and solutions 

• Implementing Applied’s physical security systems standards 

• Conducting security systems assessments and audits 

• Understanding the security threat landscape, business risk, and IP protection 

Key Responsibilities: 

Regional Physical Security Technology Lead 

• Partner with regional business units, facilities, and security operations to understand operational needs and risk profiles, and outline tailored physical security technology solutions to address security vulnerabilities and protect critical IP, personnel, and assets. 

• Serve as the strategic SME and advisor for physical security technology across the regional business operations, aligning solutions with business priorities, standards, and site tiering models. 

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with regional Security Operations, local (PSSM) project management team, GIS/IT, LCO (legal), and GWI/Facilities to ensure cohesive and scalable security technology dep