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
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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
1. Lead security operations for the Italian site, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
2. Supervise, train, and qualify security personnel, including vendor teams and contracted guards.
3. Maintain security systems such as Access Control, CCTV, intrusion detection and related technologies.
4. Conduct sensitive investigations and implement improvements to investigative procedures.
5. Serve as primary liaison with Italian law enforcement, emergency services, and contracted security providers.
6. Lead preparedness activities and participate in emergency response processes
Key Responsibilities
Security Workforce Leadership
7. Manage physical security teams, including vendor operations.
8. Guide, supervise, and develop security staff, including training and qualification processes.
9. Lead risk identification, site assessments, inspections, and audit programs.
10. Take part in emergency readiness planning and response execution, including drills and incident reviews.
11. Maintain strong liaison with Italian law‑enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities, as well as external contractors and security professionals.
12. Conduct sensitive, wide‑scope security investigations at the site or corporate level.
13. Provide guidance and operational support to other security personnel engaged in investigations.
14. Develop, update, and communicate corporate investigative procedures and processes.
15. Establish, manage, and maintain security systems including Access Control, CCTV, alarm systems, and monitoring platforms.
16. Ensure system performance, reliability, lifecycle upgrades and vendor support.
17. Protect the organization’s physical and intellectual assets through proactive oversight and strict policy enforcement.
18. Manage security guards, shift leaders, and supervisors
19. Train, certify, and evaluate staff
20. Conduct field inspections, drills, training sessions, and operational reviews
21. 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)
22. Demonstrates strong conceptual and practical expertise in physical security operations.
23. Experience operating and managing 24/7 security teams
24. Familiarity with physical security standards and operational protocols
25. Strong decision‑making capability under pressure
26. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Italian and English – Must
27. 3–7 years in physical security, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
28. Experience managing guard forces, control rooms, security operations
29. Proven experience handling physical incidents and producing professional reports
30. Experience in industrial or multi‑site environments – advantage
31. Security‑related training or certifications – advantage
32. Bachelor’s degree – preferred but not required
33. 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:
34. High integrity, professionalism, and reliability
35. Strong situational awareness and high stress‑resilience
36. Assertiveness combined with strong teamwork and leadership
37. 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