Principal Security Specialist

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

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Security Specialist to lead and improve our global security posture. This role is critical in safeguarding our people, assets, and intellectual property across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in physical security, technical countermeasures, insider risk management, and cyber investigations, combined with strong leadership skills and a strategic approach. Candidate must be able to operate independently. 

Responsibilities:

• Physical Security Leadership: Coordinate site security operations for several sites, including access control, surveillance systems (CCTV), perimeter defenses, and emergency security response planning.

• Executive Protection (EP) and International Travel Security Programs: Support and improve existing protection program. Must have experience with managing EP and travel security programs. 

• Technical Countermeasures: Have an understanding of technical surveillance threats and capabilities and the ability to manage, deploy and maintain advanced security solutions

• Insider Risk & Cyber Investigations: Lead and support investigations involving insider threats, material theft, and cyber incidents

• Risk-Based Security Analysis: Conduct threat assessments and vulnerability analyses, applying risk-based methodologies to prioritize security investments.

• Threat Landscape Expertise: Demonstrated ability to monitor and mitigate risks specific to the semiconductor industry, including IP theft, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

• Team Leadership: Experience leading teams. Manage and mentor a global security team, encouraging a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure alignment with international security standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.

• Incident Response: Support multi-functional teams during security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  with 15+ years in security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record in security, insider threat programs, and cyber investigations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Superb communication and stakeholder leadership skills.

• Ability to lead complex projects and drive pivotal initiatives.

• Familiarity with security and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 31000, ISO 27001).

• Knowledge of business continuity planning.

• Ability to integrate physical and cyber security strategies into a unified program.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse distributed team with cultural differences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Military, law enforcement, or intelligence community experience.

• Familiarity with security and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 31000, ISO 27001).

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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