The role of Director, Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) is to drive the vision, development, and implementation of the companys collection, analysis, dissemination, mitigation of security related information and issues, and security incident management strategy and services across the globe. The role requires planning, design, deployment, and oversight of the Companys GSOC and RSOCs operations globally, including the collection of intelligence information and escalation of threat activities directly or indirectly affecting the companys people, assets, and interests. There is a major focus on customer service, as the GSOC serves as the focal point for incident management and crisis communications.

**Key Responsibilities**

Lead world-class security operations center for the organization

Work with stakeholders to identify, onboard, and continually improve end-to-end situational awareness and web-based technology tools

Create SLAs and KPIs around intelligence gathering, incident management, and security service delivery

Assist in the development of new processes and procedures as GSOC scope and strategic goals broaden and technologies are onboarded

Ensure ongoing training and development for assigned team members

Deliver actionable insights to the Global Security organization as well as to other Business Units across Applied Materials

Facilitate business continuity/crisis management escalations and communications with corporate stakeholders

**Business Expertise**

10-15 years in a similar role within a corporate, government, or military security-related organization

Project management and budgeting experience for small to large scale projects

Strong IT and systems architecture knowledge

Knowledge of security operations and procedures

Knowledge of security systems operations

Broad and comprehensive understanding of different Security related systems, theories and practices

**Leadership**

Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the business

Ability to collaborate with other management groups (IT, HR, Finance, Legal, EHS)

Willingness to challenge status quo and innovate and introduce new ideas using researched and well-prepared presentations

Model sound judgment and effective time management skills

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team, promoting a positive employee culture

Available to respond to off-hours emergency notifications that require high-level oversight

**Experience**

Advanced understanding of workplace violence and related cases/issues/incidents

Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, proactively messaging a corporate vision and forward-thinking strategies

Involvement in ASIS international, TAPA Americas and ATAP preferred

CPP, PCI, CFE, or similar certification preferred

Team leadership experience, within a security operations function preferred

Strong and effective written and verbal communications skills, including experience in presenting to small and large groups

**Skills**

Strong expertise in a variety of electronic physical security systems and technologies, including video surveillance, access control, video intercoms, alarms, turnstiles, etc.

Service-oriented/customer-driven approach

Willing to travel internationally

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Bachelors degree from accredited university preferred, although combination of work experience and education may be accepted

**Company Facts**

Nasdaq listing: AMAT

Fiscal 2023 Revenue: $26.5 billion

Fiscal 2023 R&D: $3 billion

Founded: November 10, 1967

Global Presence: 150 cities in 24 countries

Employees: ~34,000 worldwide

Patents: ~20,000 issued

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**Qualifications**

**Education:**

Bachelor's Degree

**Skills:**

**Certifications:**

**Languages:**

**Years of Experience:**

10 - 15 Years

**Work Experience:**

**Additional Information**

**Time Type:**

Full time

**Employee Type:**

Assignee / Regular

**Travel:**

Yes, 20% of the Time

**Relocation Eligible:**

Yes

**U.S. Salary Range:**

$164,000.00 - $225,500.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.