Director, Physical Security

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What Youll Do

The Director of Physical Security is responsible for protecting Samsung Semiconductors people intellectual property and high-value assets across all U.S. DSA facilities. This includes the leadership of ourSecure Zone R&D environments which operate atTSA-level security standardsto protect next-generation semiconductor research and classified development projects.

Reporting to the Head of Information Security the Director will lead a unified high-performance organization that fuses physical information and operational security into a single mission-driven capability. This leader must embody the DSA Security Groups philosophy oflead by example demonstrating integrity discipline and mentorship to guide a blended workforce of vendor officers contractors and internal professionals toward excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Develop and implement acomprehensive multi-layered physical security strategythat protects personnel intellectual property and facilities while enabling innovation and operational agility.
• Lead all physical security programs across U.S. operations including San Jose HQ regional offices and high-security R&D sites.
• Maintain TSA-level access and screening procedures credentialing protocols and visitor management systems for controlled facilities.
• Build along-term visionthat integrates physical cyber and insider-risk protection within DSAs Fusion Security model.
• Establish measurable objectives and KPIs for readiness performance and risk reduction across all physical security domains.
• Partner with Engineering Facilities HR EHS Legal and IT to align security programs with business operations compliance mandates and employee experience.

Operations & Technology

• Oversee 24/7 security operations including access control command center incident response and emergency management across all sites.
• EnsureSecure Zone operationsadhere to DS-Korea and Korean Government Core Technology protection requirements for restricted access and controlled environments.
• Drive modernization of security infrastructure integrating smart surveillance AI-driven analytics and automation to enhance efficiency and threat detection.
• Lead continuous readiness reviews drills and crisis simulations for executive leadership and site teams.
• Integrate operational data into DSAsFusion Centerto enable real-time situational awareness across physical and cyber domains.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments covering personnel facility and supply-chain security across the enterprise.
• Ensure full compliance with federal state and local regulations (e.g.California SB 553 OSHA DHS CFATS as applicable).
• Manage relationships with law enforcement intelligence and emergency services to maintain coordinated response and threat intelligence sharing.
• Lead DSAsWorkplace Violence Prevention and Incident Management Program ensuring consistent reporting action and training across all sites.

Leadership Mentorship & Team Development

• Lead by example setting the standard for professionalism accountability and service excellence.
• Build amission-driven high-performance team culturethat blends vendor security officers contract staff and internal employees into a unified and motivated workforce.
• Provide hands-on mentorship coaching and professional development to elevate team performance and career growth.
• Cultivate a culture of trust continuous improvement and cross-discipline collaboration between physical and information security.
• Promote safety awareness proactive communication and readiness as core values across the organization.

Financial & Project Management

• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for all physical security programs and technology initiatives.
• Lead major projects including Secure Zone buildouts facility expansions and security technology upgrades.
• Apply structuredproject management frameworksto ensure disciplined planning risk control and transparent reporting.
• Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing vendor performance management and automation.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Security Management Criminal Justice Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
• 15 years of progressive experience incorporate security or critical infrastructure protection with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Experience in high-security or classified environments (TSA DoD or CMMC-compliant operations) strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams including contractors and third-party service providers.
• Deep knowledge of physical security technologies operations centers and systems integration.
• Exceptional judgment communication and crisis leadership under pressure.
• Certifications strongly preferred:CPP PSP PMP CISM or CISSP.
• Lead from the frontvisible accountable and mission-focused.
• Mentor future leaders within the team to build long-term capability.
• Build an inclusive performance-oriented culture where every officer contractor and staff member understand their role in protecting innovation.
• Inspire excellence through trust discipline and shared purpose.

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