Senior Security Specialist-Shanghai

Who We Are

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

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Guard Force Management

• Lead daytoday security operations across the campus ensuring full coverage and adherence to post orders.
• Supervise and manage security vendors staffing shift schedules and performance.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure quality professionalism and compliance of all security personnel.

2. Access Control & Identity Management

• Manage badge lifecycle access provisioning periodic access reviews visitor management and key/lock control.
• Ensure adherence to global and regional access policies and lobby/entry standards.
• Responsible for Shanghai HQ building floor warden project to promote and strengthen Applied Chinas information security and sensitive information protection level.

3. SOC Oversight (CCTV/Alarms)

• Oversee operation and maintenance of security systems including CCTV intrusion alarms duress systems and SOC consoles.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance service tickets upgrades and system health monitoring in partnership with integrators and IT.

4. Incident Management & Investigation

• Serve as first responder/incident lead for security events ensuring proper escalation documentation and afteraction reviews.
• Conduct factfinding investigations and collaborate with HR Legal and Compliance as needed.

5. Assist with remote site offices security operations

• Work with Sting to conduct annual site security audits across 38 site offices and 11 warehouses
• Provide security awareness training and BCP site office specific table-top exercise

6. Risk Assessments & Compliance

• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and maintain a campus-level risk register.
• Ensure compliance with global security standards local regulations audit requirements and data privacy laws.

7. Perimeter Parking & Dock Security

• Oversee perimeter protection lighting gates and parking controls.
• Ensure secure and compliant operations at loading docks and delivery entry points.

8. Employee & Pre-Employment Background Screening Support

• Provide security support for employees and pre-employment candidate background screening processes
• Act as the primary security liaison between HR third party screening vendors and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate case progress documentation requirements issue resolution and timeline alignment
• Respond to employee and candidate inquiries regarding background screening status procedures and requirements
• Ensure all background screening activities are conducted in compliance with company policy local regulations and data privacy requirements
• Support and address compliance data privacy and procedural inquiries related to background screening processes.

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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.