Senior Director, Information Security

About the Role Ampere is seeking a Senior Director of Information Security to lead our information security function. This leader will define and execute Ampere’s security strategy, bridge IT and InfoSec, mature the security operating model, and protect Ampere’s most critical assets. The position is strategic, with visibility to the executive team and all parts of the business. Core responsibilities include standardizing security strategy and architecture, improving governance, evaluating tooling, strengthening operational processes, and leading external security partnerships as required. What You’ll Achieve Strategic Governance & Security Architecture Develop and execute Ampere’s enterprise information security strategy and roadmap. Maintain robust reporting for security initiatives using meaningful security metrics, risk indicators, maturity measures, and remediation tracking. Balance strategic company goals with key security initiatives, ensuring security enables the business while reducing material risk. Review, update, and enforce enterprise security policies and standards across endpoints, network, cloud, SaaS, and on‑prem environments. Standardize Ampere’s security architecture and operating model across all business environments. Represent the security function to company leadership, auditors, customers, and external partners as needed. Security Operations & Vendor Management Lead Ampere’s security operations strategy, including monitoring, detection, escalation, response, and continuous improvement. Lead the strategic relationship with external vendors, including ongoing performance management and service improvements. Serve as the primary leader and escalation point for critical cybersecurity incidents. Mature all aspects of the InfoSec system, including policies, tools, and operating model. Standardize data collection, monitoring, and alerting across endpoints, servers, identity systems, networks, cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and data centers. Ensure security tooling is in place to support the continuous challenges of operational security. Advise and utilize critical data and AI capabilities to aid in operations as required. Cross‑Functional Leadership & IT Alignment Bridge the gap between Security and IT Operations through shared processes, metrics, ownership, and operating rhythms. Develop and manage InfoSec workflows across infrastructure, endpoints, cloud, and critical applications. Ensure operational audits are tied to actionable improvement plans. Partner with IT, Infrastructure, Engineering, and business teams to improve security while supporting business goals. Foster a culture of shared responsibility and collaborative risk management across the company. Product, Infrastructure & IP Protection Develop and implement a security roadmap to protect Ampere’s core semiconductor assets and IP. Support, interpret, and develop policies and audit practices across all IT and related efforts. Advise product, firmware, platform, and engineering teams on security best practices where needed. Support compliance, customer assurance, and third‑party security activities related to critical vendors, EDA partners, cloud providers, foundry ecosystem partners, and managed security providers. Develop and evolve critical AI security metrics, policies, and reporting. About You Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field with 15+ years (Bachelor) or 12+ years (Master) of progressive experience in info‑security, cybersecurity, security operations, security architecture, infrastructure security, or risk management. 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing InfoSec, SecOps, architecture, engineering, or governance teams, with a proven record of driving results while growing team capability. Experienced in using modern technologies and improving infrastructure to keep pace in a fast‑paced, complex, shifting environment. Experience rolling out unified security platforms or operating models. Strong experience selecting, onboarding, and managing external partners. Strong understanding of modern security capabilities, including EDR/XDR, identity security, cloud security, modern network security, and incident response. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, NIST 800‑53. Experience building governance models, cross‑functional review boards, executive reporting, and risk‑based prioritization processes. Strong executive communication skills, including translating complex technical risks into clear business decisions for senior leadership and the Board. Role model in collaborative problem solving, stakeholder management, and gaining buy‑in from partner organizations. Experience in semiconductor, hardware design, cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, critical technology, or other high‑IP environments strongly preferred. Certifications We Value Required / Strongly Preferred

CISSP

CISM CISA CCSP GIAC security certifications Nice To Have ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

CRISC

CDPSE

Cloud security certifications from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud ITIL or related operational certifications Security Skills We Value Required / Strongly Preferred Information security leadership Security governance and architecture Security operations and incident response MDR/MSSP vendor management Tooling consolidation and platform rationalization Vulnerability and exposure management Endpoint security / EDR / XDR Identity, ZTNA, SSO, MFA, PAM, and access governance Network, cloud, SaaS, and on‑prem security Executive reporting and security metrics NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Semiconductor, EDA, hardware design, or high‑IP engineering environment security experience Nice To Have Data classification, DLP, insider‑risk, and IP protection experience Third‑party risk management experience Customer security assurance and audit support experience Experience supporting global teams and hybrid on‑prem/cloud environments What We’ll Offer At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long‑term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is $347,000 – $520,000 (except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is $362,000 – $543,000). Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life. Benefit Highlights Include Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401(k) retirement plan. Unlimited flextime and 10+ paid holidays. A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks. Equal Opportunity Statement Ampere is an inclusive and equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampere