Manager, Executive Protection Risk & Security Operations

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

Manages activities and the coordination of security services for a large service territory; develops and implements policies practices process improvements and operating procedures impacting assigned territory.

Provide timely support to special assignment from superior.

Protect company intellectual and physical assets.

Establish manage and maintain security systems including Access Control CCTV and related systems.

Manages complex security improvement programs across business units.

Develops implements and manages the strategic and tactical planning for technical security systems.

Provide timely support to special assignment from superior.

Maintains liaison with security professionals contractors and local state and federal law enforcement within service territories.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements risk and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer operational project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

This role enables and supports the full ecosystem behind executive protection: managing contractors and vendors leading emergency response preparedness integrating with the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) collaborating with regional security directors globally and supervising the companys Senior Intelligence Analyst.

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1. EP Program Oversight & Strategic Coordination

Support the development and execution of executive protection protocols across travel office and residence settings.

Maintain readiness documentation operating procedures and response plans in coordination with the Head of EP.

Oversee metrics reporting event debriefs and annual risk reviews for executive-level programs.

2. GSOC & Intelligence Integration

Act as the primary liaison between the EP program and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) ensuring seamless sharing of actionable intelligence and operational updates.

Indirectly manage the Senior Intelligence Analyst providing guidance on threat prioritization reporting cadence alerting thresholds and executive communications.

Collaborate with GSOC on executive-specific incident response trip risk assessments and daily situational awareness briefs.

3. Contractor & Vendor Oversight

Supervise day-to-day activities of on-site executive security contractors and project-based support from vendors.

Evaluate contractor performance approve timecards and ensure contractual KPIs and service levels are being met.

Assist with onboarding and training of all third-party personnel supporting the EP program.

4. Emergency Preparedness & C-Level Training

Develop and manage emergency response programs tailored to C-level executives including Active Shooter Response Medical Emergencies Evacuations and Workplace Violence scenarios.

Coordinate table-top exercises and readiness drills in partnership with Facilities GSOC and local Emergency Response Teams (ERT).

Support incident response and escalation during real-time events involving executives or corporate leadership.

5. Global Collaboration & Event Security

Collaborate with regional security directors across EMEA APAC and the Americas to ensure consistent executive protection protocols globally.

Participate in risk mitigation efforts for high-profile locations international travel or geopolitical hotspots affecting executive movements.

Partner with event security leads and Insider Risk to support security planning for board meetings global summits product launches and employee events involving the C-suite.

6. Cross-Functional Engagement

Act as a liaison to Insider Risk Human Resources and Business Units on sensitive personnel issues insider threat indicators or escalated concerns involving executive leadership.

Provide strategic input into travel policies residence protocols and security posture enhancements involving the CEO and other senior leaders.

Additional Information

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