Security Specialist - North America

Location: Austin,TX

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary

$92,000.00 - $126,500.00

Location

Austin,TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Location: Austin, TX

Reports to: Director of Security, North America

Travel: Up to 20%

Role: Individual contributor

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display worldwide. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and industrial scale helps customers turn ideas into technologies—from smartphones and supercomputers to virtual reality headsets and autonomous vehicles.

Our semiconductor and display technologies enable advances across consumer electronics, transportation, communications, and healthcare. We Deliver Material Innovation that Changes the World®.

About the Role

Join Global Security Operations (GSO) as a Security Specialist supporting North America. In this new role, you will combine physical security, asset protection, investigations, program management, CTPAT, and supply chain security expertise to help protect our people, intellectual property, and physical assets.

Applied Materials’ growth is driving significant increases in headcount and critical facilities. Over the next five years, the company expects its most active research and development and manufacturing infrastructure pipeline to date. GSO develops, oversees, and executes security operations across company locations, including supply chain security activities.

You will support regional security plans through audits, investigations, training and awareness, metrics, reporting, and analytical and project deliverables. You will also use AI tools to improve efficiency, analyze trends, create dashboards, and support program oversight.

Working across business functions and with external response agencies, you will partner with Worldwide Operations, logistics, warehouse security, audit teams, business unit Supplier Account Managers (SAMs), and assigned CBP Supply Chain Security Specialists. Success requires attention to detail, initiative, proven corporate security experience, and a broad understanding of supply chain management, asset protection, and physical security operations.

Program Focus Areas

• Physical security and asset protection
• CTPAT coordination and supply chain security
• Warehouse and business unit client audits
• Supplier onboarding training

Investigations

Workplace violence prevention and Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) support

Laboratory and intellectual property security

What You’ll Do

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and business partners to advance North America GSO priorities.
• Serve as the designated CTPAT Coordinator and primary liaison among Global Security, Global Trade, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
• Develop and implement security training, awareness, marketing, and branding initiatives with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Employee Relations to manage workplace threats and security investigations.
• Work with business units and technical security project management teams to define security requirements consistent with established principles and guidelines.
• Audit supply chain processes, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and warehouses to assess intellectual property protection and security risk management.
• Establish security policies and procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Five or more years of experience in corporate security or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in auditing, supply chain, and direct CTPAT work.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and conducting investigations.
• Experience with workplace violence prevention and Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM).
• Experience in physical security, supply chain security, and advanced asset protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices and performance metrics.
• Skills in strategic planning and global security program management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Employee Relations, Facilities, Finance, and other partners to deliver exceptional service.
• Ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AI tools, and common security applications.
• A customer-focused, service-oriented approach.

How You’ll Succeed

You will navigate complex security challenges by bringing

• Sound judgment, confidence, and humility.
• Energy and enthusiasm for delivering exceptional business outcomes.
• A process-oriented approach supported by strong working relationships.
• The ability to communicate and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Self-motivation and a commitment to excellence.

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.

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