Job Description

About AppliedApplied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.Core ResponsibilitiesIncident Response and Forensics:Lead security incident response efforts in a cross-functional collaboration environment, driving towards rapid incident resolution.Perform in-depth forensic analysis of digital information to identify the root cause of incidents and gather evidence.Develop and implement incident response plans and playbooks to streamline response processes.Threat Hunting and Intelligence:Conduct advanced threat hunting activities, including proactive searching for malicious actors and indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the organization\'s IT infrastructure.Analyze threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats and risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks and techniques to automate and enhance detection capabilities.Cloud Security:Ensure the security of cloud-based systems and applications, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).Conduct regular security assessments of cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities and risks.Implement and manage cloud security controls, such as access management, data encryption, and vulnerability scanning.Security Operations:Contribute to the configuration and maintenance of security operations controls, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), security information and event management (SIEM), and security orchestration and automation platforms.Analyze logs from various sources to identify and investigate potential threats.Build automation for the identification, response, and remediation of malicious activity.Risk Management:Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.Monitor the external threat environment for emerging threats and advise stakeholders on appropriate courses of action.Technical Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge of security operations controls, such as IDS, SIEM, and SOAR platforms.Strong understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and best practices.Expertise in threat hunting techniques, tools, and methodologies.Proficiency in forensic analysis tools and techniques.Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.Familiarity with network and system security concepts.Understanding of common attack vectors and threat actors.Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in SecurityExperience with an interpreted programming language (PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures8+ years of experience in cybersecurityApplied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor\'s DegreeSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience: 7 - 10 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type: Full timeEmployee Type: Assignee / RegularTravel:Relocation Eligible: NoApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

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