Senior Director, Americas Security & AI-Driven Resilience

The Security Executive Council; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Director of Americas Security Operations to lead security and resiliency programs across the Americas from our Santa Clara campus. This on-site role reports to the Chief Security Officer and requires up to 30% travel.

The candidate will oversee guard force management, investigations, crisis management, and security technology implementations. The ideal leader brings enterprise security strategy experience, executive presence, and a track record of aligning

Qualifications

• Senior-level security leadership experience
• Experience managing security operations across multiple sites or regions
• Strong alignment with global security standards and risk-based decision making
• Proficiency in AI platforms and modern security technologies is highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead regional physical security, resiliency, and crisis management programs across the Americas.
• Oversee security operations including perimeter protection, guard force management, investigations, and executive protection support.
• Direct implementation of security controls and technology projects to safeguard personnel, facilities, and assets.
• Serve as regional incident commander for major events, coordinating emergency response and business continuity.
• Conduct security risk assessments and ensure compliance with governance standards and external risk controls.

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Director of Americas Security Operations to lead security and resiliency programs across the Americas from our Santa Clara campus. This on-site role reports to the Chief Security Officer and requires up to 30% travel.

The candidate will oversee guard force management, investigations, crisis management, and security technology implementations. The ideal leader brings enterprise security strategy experience, executive presence, and a track record of aligning