Applied Materials · 1 day ago
Physical Security Technology & Operations - Senior Manager
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $212K/yr
12+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The Physical Security Technology & Operations Senior Manager will lead the strategy and operations of enterprise physical security technologies while driving innovation and collaboration across teams.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the global physical security technology strategy aligned to enterprise security objectives and risk posture
Own reference architecture and standards for access control, VMS/NVR, visitor management, alarm/IDS, intercom, and identity technologies
Lead global deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle refreshes (badge readers, controllers, NVRs, cameras, VMS, visitor systems)
Run multi-site rollout programs with clear milestones, budgets, and resource plans; enforce intake via formal request/process tooling (e.g., ServiceNow RIT)
Drive pilots/PoCs for emerging capabilities (AI video analytics, facial recognition with privacy by design, mobile/NFC credentials)
Establish and enforce SLAs for repair and restoration of physical security systems
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for rapid troubleshooting and resolution
Maintain spare parts inventory and replacement strategy for critical components
Track and report MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and recurring issue trends for continuous improvement
Oversee operational health, patching, and vulnerabilities for physical security systems; define SLAs and SLOs for uptime and MTTR
Implement backup/DR strategies for VMS/NVR and access control databases; design high-availability for critical facilities and secure labs/enclaves
Establish incident response runbooks integrating Facilities, Security Operations, Cybersecurity, and local site teams
Maintain strategic partnerships; ensure adherence to SLAs and rapid escalation paths
Ability to lead global teams, manage vendors, and collaborate across IT, Facilities, and Cybersecurity
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills Partner with IT/CTO, Cybersecurity, Facilities/Real Estate, Supply Chain, Legal/Compliance, and site leaders
Align stakeholders on contractual requirements and solution decisions (e.g., GCC for secure enclaves)
Provide executive updates, roadmaps, and risk reports; communicate decisions crisply and actionably
Identify and evaluate emerging tech (cloud VMS, edge AI, privacy-preserving analytics, frictionless access, visitor experiences)
Define measurable success criteria; scale solutions post‑pilot with robust governance and metrics
Qualification
Required
12+ years in physical security technology, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing global programs
Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level physical security systems (e.g., CCURE, Video Management Systems, HID SEOS)
Experience in integrating physical security with IT and cybersecurity frameworks
Deep knowledge of access control systems, video surveillance (VMS), NVR architecture, visitor management solutions, biometrics, and mobile credentials
Familiarity with encryption standards (AES-128), PKI, and secure badge technologies
Bachelor's in Science, or related field
Preferred
Master's preferred
Preferred Professional certifications: PSP, CPP, CISSP (or equivalent)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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