Security Manager

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. 

What We Offer

Location:

Treviso,ITA

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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Role

The Site Security Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and enhancing all physical security operations for the company’s Italian site(s). This includes the protection of personnel, facilities, intellectual property, and mission‑critical assets. The role involves managing security systems, supervising security personnel, partnering with law‑enforcement agencies, and supporting regional multi‑site operations. The manager ensures compliance with corporate security standards as well as Italian regulatory requirements.

This position reports to the Israel Senior Security Manager, and is based in Rehovot, Israel. The role requires travel up to 10%.

Program Components Include

• Lead security operations for the Italian site, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, train, and qualify security personnel, including vendor teams and contracted guards.
• Maintain security systems such as Access Control, CCTV, intrusion detection and related technologies.
• Conduct sensitive investigations and implement improvements to investigative procedures.
• Serve as primary liaison with Italian law enforcement, emergency services, and contracted security providers.
• Lead preparedness activities and participate in emergency response processes

Key Responsibilities

Security Workforce Leadership

• Manage physical security teams, including vendor operations.
• Guide, supervise, and develop security staff, including training and qualification processes.
• Lead risk identification, site assessments, inspections, and audit programs.
• Take part in emergency readiness planning and response execution, including drills and incident reviews.
• Maintain strong liaison with Italian law‑enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities, as well as external contractors and security professionals.
• Conduct sensitive, wide‑scope security investigations at the site or corporate level.
• Provide guidance and operational support to other security personnel engaged in investigations.

• Develop, update, and communicate corporate investigative procedures and processes.
• Establish, manage, and maintain security systems including Access Control, CCTV, alarm systems, and monitoring platforms.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, lifecycle upgrades and vendor support.
• Protect the organization’s physical and intellectual assets through proactive oversight and strict policy enforcement.
• Manage security guards, shift leaders, and supervisors
• Train, certify, and evaluate staff
• Conduct field inspections, drills, training sessions, and operational reviews
• Ensure high‑quality service delivery across all shifts

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Strong command of physical security technologies (CCTV, access control, perimeter systems, alarms and more)

• Demonstrates strong conceptual and practical expertise in physical security operations.
• Experience operating and managing 24/7 security teams
• Familiarity with physical security standards and operational protocols
• Strong decision‑making capability under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Italian and English – Must
• 3–7 years in physical security, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience managing guard forces, control rooms, security operations
• Proven experience handling physical incidents and producing professional reports
• Experience in industrial or multi‑site environments – advantage
• Security‑related training or certifications – advantage
• Bachelor’s degree – preferred but not required
• Ability to work with technical documentation in English

Other Suitability Factors

To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:

• High integrity, professionalism, and reliability
• Strong situational awareness and high stress‑resilience
• Assertiveness combined with strong teamwork and leadership
• Availability for emergencies or off‑hours events

Workplace: Olmi di San Biagio di Callalta (TV)

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.