Senior Manager, EPIC and Lab Security Operations, Santa Clara

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:

$158,500.00 - $218,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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We are seeking an experienced security leader to lead the security strategy, operational readiness, and day-to-day physical security program for Applied Materials’ EPIC Center in Santa Clara, California. The Senior Manager of Security Operations – EPIC Center is responsible for protecting personnel, intellectual property, customer information, and physical assets while enabling collaboration across a complex semiconductor research and development environment. This role combines strategic program leadership with hands-on operational oversight of lab security, customer and partner access, contract security services, and physical security systems. The ideal candidate will translate business and customer requirements into practical, scalable security controls and a consistent, service-oriented operating model.

The position partners closely with EPIC leadership, lab and business unit leaders, customer-facing teams, Global Security, the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, IT, HR, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and construction and commissioning teams. Key priorities include transitioning security programs from construction and commissioning into sustained operations; establishing clear access governance and operating procedures; validating security system readiness; and maintaining customer trust through consistent protection of sensitive work areas and intellectual property. The role owns operational plans, budgets, vendor accountability, and performance reporting, using approved analytics, automation, and AI tools where appropriate to improve efficiency without compromising confidential or customer information.

This position is supported by the Director of Security, California and is an onsite role, based in Sunnyvale, CA. The role requires travel up to 10%.

Program Components Include

• EPIC Physical Security and Contract Security Operations

• Security Incident Management and Investigations Support

• Lab, Customer, and Intellectual Property Protection

• Access Governance, Badging, Visitor Management, and Material Movement Controls

• Security Systems Readiness, Commissioning, and Operational Transition

• Business Continuity, Incident Command, and Crisis Response

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Leadership

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