Job Description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

Physical Security Specialist

Mission Statement

To protect Micron's people, assets, facilities, operations, and intellectual property through effective security operations, risk management, investigations, security technology, and continuous improvement initiatives that enable a safe, secure, and resilient business environment.

Position Overview

The Physical Security Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing physical security programs across assigned facilities and operations. This role serves as a subject matter expert in security operations, investigations, risk management, security technology, and incident response.

The successful candidate will independently manage security initiatives, conduct investigations, assess risks, oversee contract security providers, and collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and implement security solutions that protect people, assets, and intellectual property. The role requires strong analytical, operational, and communication skills, along with the ability to leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve security effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations

• Manage day-to-day physical security operations to ensure the protection of personnel, facilities, assets, and intellectual property.
• Lead and coordinate response efforts for security incidents, emergencies, and crisis situations.
• Conduct facility inspections, security assessments, and operational reviews to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide security consultation and support to site leadership and business stakeholders.
• Support emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity activities as required.
• Develop and maintain site security procedures, post orders, and operational guidelines.

Investigations & Incident Management

• Lead or support investigations involving theft, workplace misconduct, policy violations, insider threats, workplace violence, and other security-related incidents.
• Collect, preserve, review, and analyze evidence, including CCTV footage, access control records, visitor logs, and witness statements.
• Ensure proper documentation, evidence handling, and chain-of-custody procedures are maintained.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor incident trends and identify opportunities to reduce security risks through proactive interventions.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct security risk assessments, threat assessments, and vulnerability assessments.
• Support compliance with corporate security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits and drive remediation efforts to closure.
• Identify security gaps and implement mitigation measures to strengthen overall site security posture.
• Support the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.

Security Systems & Technology

• Administer and optimize physical security systems, including access control systems, video surveillance systems (CCTV), alarm monitoring platforms, visitor management systems, and intrusion detection solutions.
• Analyze system performance and recommend enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and user experience.
• Support security technology deployments, upgrades, system integrations, and lifecycle management activities.
• Partner with Facilities, Information Security, IT, and vendors to resolve system issues and implement new capabilities.
• Maintain system documentation, user permissions, and operational records.

AI & Security Innovation

• Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to enhance security operations, investigations, reporting, incident response, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize AI-assisted analytics to identify trends, anomalies, suspicious activities, and emerging security risks.
• Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making through AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual security processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support pilot programs and implementation of emerging security technologies, including AI-powered video analytics, intelligent monitoring solutions, and predictive risk analysis tools.
• Promote the responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and privacy obligations.
• Stay informed on emerging technology trends and security innovations to continuously improve security capabilities.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and oversee contract security providers to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, site expectations, and performance standards.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews, audits, training assessments, and operational evaluations.
• Build strong working relationships with business leaders and cross-functional partners, including Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, Information Security, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Project teams.
• Liaise with local law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and government authorities as required.
• Support security awareness initiatives and promote a culture of security across the organization.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Support security design reviews, construction projects, facility expansions, and operational readiness activities.
• Lead or participate in security improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Analyze security metrics, incident data, and performance indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop business cases and recommendations to enhance security programs, processes, and technologies.
• Support strategic security initiatives aligned with organizational objectives and future business growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Risk Management, Security Studies, or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in physical security, corporate security, law enforcement, military, investigations, risk management, or related fields.
• Experience conducting investigations, security assessments, incident management, and operational risk analysis.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles, risk management methodologies, and security technologies.
• Experience managing vendors and contract security service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Physical Security Professional (PSP) Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) Security Risk Management certifications or equivalent
• Experience supporting manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, critical infrastructure, or global corporate environments.
• Experience leading security technology deployments, facility expansions, and security improvement projects.
• Knowledge of crisis management, emergency response, business continuity, and intelligence-driven security practices.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered tools, analytics platforms, automation technologies, or digital solutions to improve security operations and investigations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, data analytics platforms, or other AI-enabled business tools is highly desirable.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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