Director, Global Security & Resilience Programs

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 225,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Director of Security to lead global security operations across the Americas and oversee diverse teams and programs. This executive role requires strategic program development and the ability to drive regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

You will partner with Facilities, IT, HR and Legal to implement SOPs, training and effective security awareness across sites. The position emphasizes leadership, credibility, and a proactive security mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience leading security programs in a corporate, government, or military setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations programs across the Americas and regions.
• Lead and mentor security teams, including permanent/contract personnel.
• Develop and manage KPIs & SLAs for security programs.

Skills

Customer focus

Organization

Decision making

Communication skills

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Director of Security to lead global security operations across the Americas and oversee diverse teams and programs. This executive role requires strategic program development and the ability to drive regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

You will partner with Facilities, IT, HR and Legal to implement SOPs, training and effective security awareness across sites. The position emphasizes leadership, credibility, and a proactive security mindset.