Regional Physical Security Solutions Manager

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

6h • $116,000 - $159,500

About The Position

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.
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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, or relevant security technology user level certifications (e.g., C•CURE, Avigilon) strongly preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in physical security and security technology, including systems design, integration, and lifecycle management in complex, high-tech, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in designing, scoping, and implementing enterprise-level physical security systems, including IP-based video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and advanced analytics.
• Hands-on experience with leading platforms such as C•CURE and Avigilon, and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI-driven analytics, robotics, and security automation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce global security standards, conduct risk assessments, and manage compliance programs.
• Experience in vendor and integrator management, contract negotiations, and large-scale project delivery across multiple regions.
• Customer focused with deep technical expertise in physical security systems (ACS, VMS, IDS) and advanced security technologies.
• Strong business and physical security acumen to align security solutions with organizational objectives and risk profiles.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills, including working with IT, Facilities, and external partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess threats and design scalable, standards-compliant solutions.
• Project and program management proficiency, including budgeting, scheduling, and governance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management-level reporting and influencing.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, and security design tools (e.g., SiteOwl, Avigilon, Axis, IPVM, CAD, etc.).
• Ability to travel regionally up to 30%-40%, when needed

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 deployments.
• Partner with external stakeholders like security technology vendors, strategic security integrators, and A&E firms during the scoping, design, and budgeting phase.
• Support strategic high-value greenfield projects to ensure security solutions meet business and critical IP security requirements.
• Design Oversight & Standards Compliance
• Review physical security system designs for regional projects, ensuring compliance with Applied’s Global Security Design and Scoping Standards.
• Engage with architects, consultants, and IT/PSSM team during the design phase to ensure robust, scalable, and standards-compliant physical security solutions.
• Ensure designs reflect site tiering and incorporate additional controls for high-risk or high-value locations.
• Regional Physical Security Risk Management
• Ensuring assessments are conducted by the regional security operations team every three years per policy and provide any support needed
• Use the Security Systems Design platform (e.g., SiteOwl), ensuring consistent use across Security Operations, PSSM, and integrators for design and lifecycle tracking.
• Collaborate with PSSM to ensure timely upgrades and lifecycle management of existing security systems.
• Regional GSO Security Systems Audit & Compliance
• Support GSO site security audits regionally, identifying gaps in physical security systems and working with stakeholders from security operations and PSSM to remediate findings.
• Ensure all implemented systems meet regulatory, corporate, and industry standards for physical security and data protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees