Senior Manager, Global Safety & Security

Astera Labs•San Jose, CA

17h

About The Position

Astera Labs is seeking a strategic, highly experienced Senior Manager of Global Safety & Security to build and lead a world-class corporate security program that protects our employees, facilities, executives, intellectual property, and business operations worldwide. This leader will be responsible for developing and scaling Astera Labs' global safety and security strategy, including physical security, executive protection, global security operations, travel risk management, duty of care programs, crisis management, incident response, security technology, and GSOC operations. The role requires strong crossfunctional leadership and close partnership with HR, Legal, Facilities, IT, Travel, Communications, and Executive Leadership. The ideal candidate combines deep operational security expertise with exceptional leadership skills, enabling the company to proactively manage risk while supporting a safe, productive, and employee-focused workplace culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or related field.
10+ years of progressive corporate security experience.
5+ years leading global security programs within a multinational technology company.

Nice To Haves

CPP, PSP, PCI, CFE, or similar industry certifications

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Astera Labs' global safety and security strategy aligned with business growth and global expansion.
Establish security governance, standards, policies, and procedures across all locations.
Develop enterprise-wide security risk management frameworks.
Conduct security risk assessments for offices, labs, executives, travel programs, events, and emerging business operations.
Provide strategic security guidance and risk briefings to executive leadership.
Build a scalable security organization capable of supporting rapid global growth.
Lead all aspects of physical security across global offices, engineering labs, executive sites, and critical business operations.
Define and implement physical security standards including: Access control systems, CCTV/video surveillance, Intrusion detection systems, Visitor management, Security guard programs, Environmental and life safety monitoring.
Conduct site security reviews and threat assessments.
Partner with Workplace, Facilities, and Real Estate teams to ensure security-by-design principles for new facilities and expansions.
Manage security vendors, integrators, and contract guard services globally.
Develop and manage executive protection programs for senior leadership and board members.
Conduct executive threat assessments and protective intelligence reviews.
Coordinate secure travel, events, public appearances, and executive meetings.
Manage external executive protection providers and specialized security partners.
Develop protocols for executive security incidents and high-risk situations.
Establish and operate a scalable Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
Lead 24/7 monitoring and response capabilities.
Build and manage Astera Labs' global travel security and employee duty-of-care program.
Partner with Corporate Travel to integrate traveler tracking tools, travel booking platforms, real-time monitoring capabilities, and intelligence services.
Coordinate emergency support and response for traveling employees.
Develop and maintain enterprise incident response and crisis management programs.
Lead crisis response coordination during significant events.
Own the roadmap for global security technology and operational resilience tools.
Develop and maintain global security policies, standards, and operating procedures.
Present security metrics, strategic initiatives, and risk assessments to senior leadership.