Director, Global Security Operations Center

The role of Director, Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) is to drive the vision, development, and implementation of the company’s collection, analysis, dissemination, mitigation of security related information and issues, and security incident management strategy and services across the globe. The role requires planning, design, deployment, and oversight of the Company’s GSOC and RSOCs operations globally, including the collection of intelligence information and escalation of threat activities directly or indirectly affecting the company’s people, assets, and interests. There is a major focus on customer service, as the GSOC serves as the focal point for incident management and crisis communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead world-class security operations center for the organization
• Work with stakeholders to identify, onboard, and continually improve end-to-end situational awareness and web-based technology tools
• Create SLAs and KPIs around intelligence gathering, incident management, and security service delivery
• Assist in the development of new processes and procedures as GSOC scope and strategic goals broaden and technologies are onboarded
• Ensure ongoing training and development for assigned team members
• Deliver actionable insights to the Global Security organization as well as to other Business Units across Applied Materials
• Facilitate business continuity/crisis management escalations and communications with corporate stakeholders

Business Expertise

• 10-15 years in a similar role within a corporate, government, or military security-related organization
• Project management and budgeting experience for small to large scale projects
• Strong IT and systems architecture knowledge
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures
• Knowledge of security systems operations
• Broad and comprehensive understanding of different Security related systems, theories and practices

Leadership

• Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the business
• Ability to collaborate with other management groups (IT, HR, Finance, Legal, EHS)
• Willingness to challenge status quo and innovate and introduce new ideas using researched and well-prepared presentations
• Model sound judgment and effective time management skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team, promoting a positive employee culture
• Available to respond to off-hours emergency notifications that require high-level oversight

Experience

• Advanced understanding of workplace violence and related cases/issues/incidents
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, proactively messaging a corporate vision and forward-thinking strategies
• Involvement in ASIS international, TAPA Americas and ATAP preferred
• CPP, PCI, CFE, or similar certification preferred
• Team leadership experience, within a security operations function preferred
• Strong and effective written and verbal communications skills, including experience in presenting to small and large groups

Skills

• Strong expertise in a variety of electronic physical security systems and technologies, including video surveillance, access control, video intercoms, alarms, turnstiles, etc.
• Service-oriented/customer-driven approach
• Willing to travel internationally
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university preferred, although combination of work experience and education may be accepted

Company Facts

• Nasdaq listing: AMAT
• Fiscal 2023 Revenue: $26.5 billion
• Fiscal 2023 R&D: $3 billion
• Founded: November 10, 1967 
• Global Presence: 150 cities in 24 countries 
• Employees: ~34,000 worldwide 
• Patents: ~20,000 issued

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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Certifications:

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Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$164,000.00 - $225,500.00

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. In addition to a c