Head of Global Security Operations

At Cadence we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the worlds most innovative companies delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer hyperscale computing 5G communications automotive aerospace industrial and health.

Job Title: Head of Global Security Operations (EMEA)

Location: Bracknell United Kingdom

Reports to: VP Global Security

Job Overview:

Cadence is seeking an accomplished and forward-leaningregional leader of physical security operationsto lead all physical security operations across EMEA region. This leader will serve as theprimary regional point of contactfor all matters related to physical security risk management incident response and protective programs ensuring Cadences people facilities and IP remain secure and resilient.

In addition to owning the region the selected candidate will assumeglobal program leadershipfor one strategic security domainsuch asRisk AssessmentsExecutive ProtectionEvent SecurityInsider Threat (physical layer) orGlobal Travel Riskdepending on expertise. This ensures the role delivers both high-impact local execution and meaningful influence on the global security strategy.

This is a critical senior position for a company operating at the forefront of semiconductor design AI acceleration and global R&D expansion.

Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the intersection oflocal execution and global influence providing the unique opportunity to:

• Lead security for one of Cadences most important regions.
• Shape a global program that elevates security standards worldwide.
• Play a major part in protecting critical semiconductor innovation that powers the worlds most sophisticated technology.

Job Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Ownership

• Serve as thesenior-most Global Security authorityfor EMEA functioning as the direct POC for all regional leaders site heads HR Legal Workplace IT and engineering leadership and others.
• Lead the development and execution of ascalable risk-alignedphysical security program across offices labs and high-security R&D environments.
• Conduct ongoing threat risk and vulnerability assessments based on local geopolitical conditions crime trends regional regulations and Cadences footprint.
• Drive consistent implementation of global security standards while adapting appropriately to local laws norms and cultural considerations.

Operational Excellence & Incident Response

• Oversee daily operational performance of regional security teams guarding providers access control processes CCTV visitor programs travel support and life-safety functions.
• Serve asregional incident commanderfor security-related eventsworkplace violence threats protests facility breaches safety disruptions and executive/security escalations.
• Coordinate closely with the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to ensure real-time monitoring rapid response and high-quality escalation management.

Global Program Leadership

(One major program will be assigned based on candidate strengths.)
Examples includebut are not limited to:

• GlobalRisk Assessment Programdesign & governance
• Physical Security playbook for SOPs and standards
• Event Securitylead for Cadence worldwide
• Insider Threat Physical Layerprogram owner
• Travel Risk & Duty of Careprogram modernization

Responsibilities for the selected global program include:

• Define global frameworks standards SOPs metrics and reporting.
• Lead cross-functional working groups and collaborate with regional leaders worldwide.
• Deliver executive-level program briefings and roadmap updates.
• Drive innovation automation and modernization initiatives within the program scope.
• Use and A.I first mindset in all program development

Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement

• Partner with IT Legal HR Corporate Communications Facilities and Business Continuity teams on security matters and strategic planning.
• Advise senior executives and regional leadership on emerging risks incident outcomes and strategic mitigation plans.
• Provide guidance during new build-outs upgrades and sensitive R&D expansions.

People Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead mentor and develop a team of regional security managers and contracted security personnel.
• Own regional security budgets vendor performance contract compliance and long-term resource planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability integrity collaboration and operational excellence.

Job Qualifications:

• 12 years of progressively responsible security experience in corporate security law enforcement military or intelligence roles.
• Proven ability to lead security across multiple sites or regions in a high-tech semiconductor or IP-sensitive environment.
• Strong incident management crisis leadership and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and run security programs not just operations.
• Expertise with modern access control CCTV visitor management SOC operations and security systems integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the maturity to engage executives and global stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred

• Experience supporting R&D labs engineering centers high-security environments or multinational expansions.
• Professional certifications (CPP PSP CFE CTM or similar).
• Prior experience contributing to or owning a global program in a multinational company.
• Familiarity with India-specific risk landscapes regulatory frameworks and labor conventions.

Check what we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year
• Private Medical and Dental plans Income Protection and Life Insurance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work & Fortune 100 organization

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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