Security Operations Center (SOC) Functional Lead (Individual Contributor)
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Job Summary
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
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BangaloreINDYoull 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 possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were 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. Learn more about our benefits.
Role Summary
TheSecurity Operations Center (SOC)Functional Lead is a senior individual contributor who provides functional leadership technical direction and operational oversight for SOC capabilities. The role focuses on strengthening threat detection incident response and continuous improvement across cybersecurity operations.
This role requires strongexpertisein SOC operations incident response detection engineering and security platforms along with the ability to influence stakeholders guide analysts and deliver scalable operational improvements.
Core Responsibilities
Provide functional leadership and operational coordination for SOC activities
Lead high-severity incident response threat detection and continuous improvement initiatives
Guide analysts improve playbooks and detection content and enhance SOC processes and tooling
Partner with IT Risk Compliance and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture
Track key operational metrics and support governance risk and compliance requirements
Key Requirements
Strongexpertisein SOC operations incident response SIEM/SOAR and threat detection
Ability to provide functional leadership mentor analysts and lead cross-functional initiatives
Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Understanding of security frameworks governance and compliance requirements
Education
Bachelors or Masters in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field
Experience
10 years of experience in cybersecurity including SOC operations incident response and detection engineering
Experience in senior individual contributor technical lead or functional lead roles
Exposureglobal SOC environment
Certifications (Preferred)
CISSP CISM or equivalent
GIAC (GCIA GCED GCIH)
Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500 or equivalent
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesApplied 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
