Director Corporate Security, Semiconductor Devices

Director Corporate Security, Semiconductor Devices

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• Serves as SME and advisor to business group and site leadership on all physical security and resilience matters.
• Facilitates site security risk assessment process to identify vulnerabilities, recommend preventive measures, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develops site and business group security plans and ensures implementation of security and resilience management objectives.
• Oversees day-to-day security operations and services at sites across the business group.
• Ensures the application of risk- and threat-based security mitigations and control measures aligned to facility changes and production process changes.
• Implements viable incident and crisis response frameworks, enabling the business to minimize disruptive events and their impacts.
• Oversees security incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develops and delivers training programs to foster a culture of security risk awareness and strengthen workforce resilience.
• Manages/oversees vendor relationships and performance.
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure a business-aligned, integrated approach to security.

• Shapes and drives maturity of Coherent core security programs and services, including establishment and implementation of global frameworks for security risk management and continuous improvement.
• Takes ownership and accountability to deliver global projects as assigned by VP Corporate Security.
• Contributes to, and delivers against, the global Corporate Security masterplan framework.
• As needed, may provide ad hoc security advisory or operational support to Coherent business units globally.

• Bachelor’s degree. Relevant professional certifications desirable (i.e. ASIS CPP, advanced security management certificate, etc.).
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a corporate security management role or related role, preferably with experience at a multi‑site, global manufacturer.
• Previous exposure to a broad spectrum of security domains including security risk assessment and auditing, manufacturing site security operations, personnel security, supply chain security, crisis management, business continuity, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in leading/managing transformation initiatives, managing programs/projects, and utilizing operational excellence/continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Vendor and budget management experience.
• Familiarity with CTPAT, CFATS, ICS, and TAPA desirable.

• Unwavering personal integrity and exceptional judgment. Acts as role model and champion of the Coherent values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.
• Entrepreneurial style—eager to create and build new capabilities and seek opportunities to embed security control measures and processes into existing business activities.
• Skilled at delivering impactful training and communication, ensuring clarity and engagement. Builds stakeholder consensus and earns confidence and trust at all levels and across diverse teams.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and ambiguity.
• Experience and comfort working in international and cross‑cultural environments.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and updating standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Stays current on industry trends, emerging threats, and innovative security solutions to continuously enhance Coherent’s security posture.

• Primarily on‑site.
• Primarily office‑based with some exposure to production floor(s), warehousing operations, building mechanical areas, etc.
• Available to attend early or late meetings to accommodate our global teams. This role provides support to production facilities operating 24/7.
• On‑call responsibilities to provide response to security matters during non‑working hours.
• 20% domestic/international travel; able to travel on short notice.