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Applied Materials Senior Network Security Engineer - Detection & Protection 
India, Karnataka 
602966172

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What We Offer

This is a hands-on and strategic role, ideal for a seasoned security engineer with deep expertise in network-layer defenses, strong architectural thinking, and experience contributing to complex investigations and incident response efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, and operate key detection and protection technologies, including:

    • API gateways

    • WAF, and RASP solutions

    • DDoS protection platforms

    • NDR & NGFWs with IPS

    • Web and email proxies

    • DNS/content filters

  • Serve as technical lead and escalation point for network detection and protection engineering

  • Develop and maintain detection logic informed by MITRE ATT&CK and current adversary tactics

  • Partner with CTI and purple teams to proactively simulate and detect real-world attack techniques and validate the effectiveness of the network detection and protection toolset

  • Optimize telemetry from network and enterprise services for threat detection (SIEM, NDR, proxy/firewall logging, etc.)

  • Support Tier 3 incident response, especially involving network-centric attacks or evasive techniques

  • Conduct internal platform assessments, audits, and configuration reviews

  • Lead or guide cross-functional security projects aimed at enhancing enterprise detection maturity

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

  • 7+ years of experience in security engineering with strong expetise in network detection and protection

  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing:

    • API gateways, Web/email proxies, , DNS filtering, WAF, and NGFWs

    • Familiarity with DDoS protection platforms (e.g., Azure/AWS/Google native services)

  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, adversary behaviors, and detection engineering principles

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations and collaborate across disciplines

  • Experience with packet analysis, threat hunting, and log correlation techniques (L3–L7)

  • Experience working with or tuning SIEM, NDR, or security analytics platforms

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with NIST CSF and CIS Controls

  • Knowledge of DevSecOps,infrastructure-as-code,and API security best practices

  • Relevant certifications: GCIA, GCTI, OSCP, CISSP, or equivalent

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