About the role
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
Position Summary Astera Labs is seeking a strategic, highly experienced Senior Manager of Global Safety & Security to build and lead a world-class corporate security program that protects our employees, facilities, executives, intellectual property, and business operations worldwide.
This leader will be responsible for developing and scaling Astera Labs' global safety and security strategy, including physical security, executive protection, global security operations, travel risk management, duty of care programs, crisis management, incident response, security technology, and GSOC operations. The role requires strong crossfunctional leadership and close partnership with HR, Legal, Facilities, IT, Travel, Communications, and Executive Leadership.
The ideal candidate combines deep operational security expertise with exceptional leadership skills, enabling the company to proactively manage risk while supporting a safe, productive, and employee-focused workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities Global Security Strategy & Program Leadership - Develop and execute Astera Labs' global safety and security strategy aligned with business growth and global expansion. - Establish security governance, standards, policies, and procedures across all locations. - Develop enterprise-wide security risk management frameworks. - Conduct security risk assessments for offices, labs, executives, travel programs, events, and emerging business operations. - Provide strategic security guidance and risk briefings to executive leadership. - Build a scalable security organization capable of supporting rapid global growth.
Physical Security & Facility Protection - Lead all aspects of physical security across global offices, engineering labs, executive sites, and critical business operations. - Define and implement physical security standards including: - Access control systems - CCTV/video surveillance - Intrusion detection systems - Visitor management - Security guard programs - Environmental and life safety monitoring - Conduct site security reviews and threat assessments. - Partner with Workplace, Facilities, and Real Estate teams to ensure security-by-design principles for new facilities and expansions. - Manage security vendors, integrators, and contract guard services globally.Executive Protection & Executive Security - Develop and manage executive protection programs for senior leadership and board members. - Conduct executive threat assessments and protective intelligence reviews. - Coordinate secure travel, events, public appearances, and executive meetings. - Manage external executive protection providers and specialized security partners. - Develop protocols for executive security incidents and high-risk situations.Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) - Establish and operate a scalable Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). - Lead 24/7 monitoring and response capabilities.Global Travel Risk Management & Duty of Care - Build and manage Astera Labs' global travel security and employee duty-of-care program. - Partner with Corporate Travel to integrate traveler tracking tools, travel booking platforms, real-time monitoring capabilities, and intelligence services. - Coordinate emergency support and response for traveling employees.
Incident Management & Crisis Response - Develop and maintain enterprise incident response and crisis management programs. - Lead crisis response coordination during significant events. Security Technology & Intelligence - Own the roadmap for global security technology and operational resilience tools.
Policy Development & Security Governance - Develop and maintain global security policies, standards, and operating procedures. - Present security metrics, strategic initiatives, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or related field. - 10+ years of progressive corporate security experience. - 5+ years leading global security programs within a multinational technology company.
Preferred Qualifications - CPP, PSP, PCI, CFE, or similar industry certifications
Why Astera Labs
At Astera Labs, you'll have the opportunity to build and scale programs that directly impact employee wellbeing, operational excellence, and business resilience. You will work alongside talented teams solving complex challenges and helping deliver the infrastructure that powers the next generation of AI and cloud computing.
Compensation
The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000 USD annually. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, location, and skills. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits programs consistent with Astera Labs compensation practices.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.