Site Security Manager (TIC)

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We are seeking a highly experienced security professional to join our global security team to oversee security operations and security program for sites in AMSEA as Site Security Manager.

The Global Security Operations (GSO) team is responsible for all security operations and programs ensuring a safe secure and resilient working environment across AMSEA sites.

This role supports daily security operations incident response access control governance and coordination with internal teams and external partners. The Site Security Manager plays an essential part in maintaining a strong security posture while delivering excellent employee experience.

The Site Security Manager will report to Head Security (SEA) whose portfolio covers Southeast Asia countries such as Singapore Malaysia and Philippines. The team is accountable for the execution of Security programs and initiatives for Applied Materials regional security function.

Program Components Include

• Security operation & Vendor management
• Access Control & Identity management
• Incident management & Investigation
• SOC Management & security technology oversight
• Audit & Governance
• Reporting & Documentation

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Guard Force Management

• Lead daytoday security operations across the sites ensuring full coverage service quality and adherence to post orders.
• Supervise and manage security vendors staffing shift schedules performance and vendors Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure quality professionalism and compliance of all security personnel.

Access Control & Identity Management

• Oversee badge lifecycle access authorisations periodic access reviews visitor management and key/lock control.
• Ensure adherence to global access policies and lobby/entry standards.

Security Operations & Systems Oversight

• Oversee operation of security systems including CCTV intrusion alarms and any duress systems
• Coordinate preventive maintenance service tickets upgrades and system health monitoring in partnership with integrators and IT.
• Support expansion-related security technology deployments.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Serve as the primary incident lead and first responder for security events.
• Ensure timely escalation detailed documentation and thorough afteraction reviews (AARs).
• Conduct factfinding investigations and work with HR Legal Compliance and relevant stakeholders.

Support for remote site offices security (AMSEA)

• Oversees security operations and annual audits
• Deliver security awareness training and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) (e.g. SOP table-top exercise etc)

Security Risk Assessments & Compliance

• Perform periodic risk assessments and maintain site(s) security risk register.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards regulatory obligations customer requirements and data privacy laws.
• Drive audit readiness and corrective action closure

Perimeter Parking & Dock Security

• Oversee perimeter protection lighting gates and parking controls.
• Ensure secure and compliant operations for all staffs/visitors vehicle and delivery entry points.

Security Governance & Expansion Support

• Strengthen SOPs contractor controls visitor management and operational compliance.
• Manage securityrelated infrastructure enhancements for ongoing TIC expansion phases through 2026.
• Support security projects and audits across Southeast Asia as requirements grow.

Skills Knowledge Experience & Education

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate is preferred to have the following:

• Bachelors degree holder
• Minimal 5 years of experience in physical security law enforcement military or corporate security.
• Experience in managing guard force operations and security systems (CCTV alarms and/or access control).
• Strong knowledge of emergency response incident management and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with crossfunctional teams (EHS Facilities IT HR).
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Operational leadership & decisive problem-solving
• Crisis management & ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong stakeholder engagement & communication
• Vendor and contract management excellence
• Technical proficiency in security systems and operations
• High integrity sound judgment and confidentiality
• Continuous improvement mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo to enhance security efficiency and governance

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.