Security Specialist - North America

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist supports Applied Materials’ Global Security Operations (GSO) across North America, helping protect employees, intellectual property, and physical assets. The role combines physical security, asset protection, investigations, program management, CTPAT coordination, and supply chain security. It supports regional security plans through audits, investigations, training and awareness, metrics, reporting, analysis, and project deliverables, and uses AI tools to improve efficiency, analyze trends, create dashboards, and support program oversight.

The specialist works across business functions and with external response agencies, partnering with Worldwide Operations, logistics, warehouse security, audit teams, business unit Supplier Account Managers, and assigned CBP Supply Chain Security Specialists. Program areas include physical security and asset protection; CTPAT and supply chain security; warehouse and business unit audits; supplier onboarding training; investigations; workplace violence prevention and BTAM; and laboratory and intellectual property security. This is an individual-contributor role based in Austin, Texas, reporting to the Director of Security, North America, with travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in corporate security or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in auditing, supply chain, and direct CTPAT work.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and conducting investigations.
• Experience with workplace violence prevention and Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM).
• Experience in physical security, supply chain security, and advanced asset protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices and performance metrics.
• Skills in strategic planning and global security program management.
• Ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Employee Relations, Facilities, Finance, and other partners to deliver service.
• Ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AI tools, and common security applications.
• Customer-focused, service-oriented approach.
• Sound judgment, confidence, humility, energy, enthusiasm, a process-oriented approach, relationship-building ability, self-motivation, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and business partners to advance North America GSO priorities.
• Serve as the designated CTPAT Coordinator and primary liaison among Global Security, Global Trade, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
• Develop and implement security training, awareness, marketing, and branding initiatives with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Employee Relations to manage workplace threats and security investigations.
• Work with business units and technical security project management teams to define security requirements consistent with established principles and guidelines.
• Audit supply chain processes, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and warehouses to assess intellectual property protection and security risk management.
• Establish security policies and procedures.
• Support regional security plans through audits, investigations, training and awareness, metrics, reporting, analytical work, and project deliverables.
• Use AI tools to improve efficiency, analyze trends, create dashboards, and support program oversight.
• Coordinate supply chain security activities and collaborate with business partners and external response agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program.
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level