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Security Specialist jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are accessible to Singaporean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition filing. The annual cap of 5,400 visas rarely fills, and your application goes directly to the U.S. consulate in Singapore. Employers filing an LCA with DOL is the main employer-side step before you apply.
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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
Salary:
$106,000.00 - $146,000.00
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
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.
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.
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.
The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications and healthcare, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.
We Deliver Material Innovation that Changes the World ®. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.
Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and well-rounded Security Specialist to support our headquarters location in Santa Clara, California.
Applied Materials is growing at a pace that is driving significant increases in headcount and critical facilities. As a result, we expect over the next five years to have the most exciting and active R&D and manufacturing infrastructure pipeline in our history. The Global Security Operations (GSO) team is responsible for the strategic development, risk oversight, and execution of security operations across all company locations. As a member of the Headquarters Campus team, you will play an exciting and important role in our success.
The Security Specialist role blends deep physical security and asset protection expertise with strong program management, investigative knowledge, workplace threat assessment and crisis response capabilities to ensure the protection of personnel, intellectual property and physical assets. The ideal candidate will be a successful security practitioner with proven corporate experience and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and external response agencies.
This is a new position based in the greater Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area and will be responsible for supporting the greater North America security team as well as the local headquarters location. You will be responsible to partner with external public agencies, local business unit leaders, functional subject-matter-experts (Real Estate, EHS, BCP, IT), Finance, Legal, Employee Relations, Procurement and other stakeholders to align on business requirements and common goals. This role will provide investigative capabilities, audit support, and workplace violence threat assessment, along with a wide variety of analytical and project based deliverables to help deliver operational security plans and objectives.
This position reports to the Sr. Security Manager of California for Global Security Operations and is based in Santa Clara, CA. The role requires travel up to 20%.
Program Components Include
- Physical Security
- Investigations
- Workplace Violence Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM)
- Lab/Intellectual Property
- Security Supply Chain Security
- Business Continuity Planning
- Incident Command/Crisis Response
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Global Security Operations team in North America, particularly in Santa Clara to build strong working relationships with senior level stakeholders and key business partners.
- Design and implement security awareness and training programs in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Partner with peer groups in Compliance, Legal and Employee Relations to effectively manage workplace threats and security investigations.
- Build relationships with business unit partners and technical security project management teams to scope security requirements based on established principles and guidelines.
- Conduct audits and reviews of supply chain processes, manufacturing facilities, labs and warehouses to ensure proper handling of critical intellectual property and security risks.
- Create security marketing, training, awareness and branding for Global Security initiatives.
- Establish policy and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- 5+ years of experience in a corporate security related field.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field required.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and conducting investigations.
- Workplace violence and Behavioral Threat Analysis & Management (BTAM) experience.
- Demonstrated collaboration skills across own organization and partner organizations (IT, Legal, Employee Relations, Facilities, Finance, etc.) to drive and deliver exceptional service.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Deep knowledge of industry best practices and performance metrics.
- Experience in safety, business continuity, state-of-the-art asset protection systems and emergency management.
- Skilled in strategic planning and global security program management.
- Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AI tools and common security applications.
- Capable of influencing leadership and working in a matrixed environment.
Other Suitability Factors
To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:
- A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility.
- Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company.
- Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization.
- Self-motivated and driven towards excellence.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Specialist
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Security Specialist and confirm the listed education requirements match your credentials. H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation, so roles emphasizing on-the-job training over a specific degree field can draw scrutiny at the consulate.
Target employers already filing H-1B1 LCAs
Search OFLC Wage Search for certified LCAs filed under the H-1B1 Singapore category for security-related SOC codes. Employers who've done it before understand the consular process and won't ask you to educate their HR team from scratch.
Search H-1B1 Singapore jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history using DOL LCA disclosure data, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed for Singaporean nationals in security roles.
Align your credentials with U.S. security clearance norms
Many Security Specialist roles in the U.S. reference CISSP, Security+, or similar certifications as degree equivalents. Confirm with your prospective employer upfront whether your Singaporean credentials satisfy their specialty occupation documentation before the LCA is filed.
Negotiate who handles the LCA filing timeline
DOL must certify the LCA before you can schedule your consulate appointment. Confirm with your employer whether they're filing in-house or through counsel, and get a written timeline so your start date planning isn't blindsided by a filing delay.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at the consulate
Unlike the H-1B visa, the H-1B1 does not allow dual intent. Consular officers in Singapore will assess your ties to Singapore, so bring documentation of property, family, or financial accounts demonstrating your intent to return after each authorized stay period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Specialist role qualify for H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related discipline. Roles that accept any degree or rely primarily on experience without a defined field of study may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard that H-1B1 requires.
How is the H-1B1 Singapore different from the H-1B for Security Specialist jobs?
The H-1B1 Singapore has no lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and a rarely-filled annual cap of 5,400 visas exclusively for Singaporean nationals. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore after your employer gets DOL LCA certification. The trade-off is that H-1B1 does not permit dual intent, which matters if you're considering a future green card.
Where can I find Security Specialist jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history, filtered by occupation so you can focus on security-related roles. This saves you from applying to companies that have no experience sponsoring Singaporean nationals and may not understand the consular application process.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 LCA while I'm still in Singapore?
Yes. The DOL LCA certification happens entirely on the employer's side and does not require your physical presence in the U.S. Once the LCA is certified, you complete the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and schedule your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. The full process is consular, not USCIS-based.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Security Specialist role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or employment terms requires your employer to file a new LCA with DOL reflecting the updated conditions. If the new role no longer qualifies as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 standard, you would need to assess alternative visa options before the change takes effect.
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