Applied Materials Cybersecurity Manager 

India, Karnataka 

838474526

What We Offer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day security operations in the India region, ensuring effective execution of security programs, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Manage and grow a team of security professionals across various domains (SOC, GRC, IAM, etc.). Provide coaching, mentorship, training, and career development for junior and mid-level staff.
• Act as the senior ISRM delegate in the region, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans. Drive execution of global cybersecurity initiatives locally.
• Collaborate with global security leaders, IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Support audits and risk assessments.
• Lead or support major incident investigations and post-mortems. Coordinate with global teams to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Identify opportunities to enhance security posture, streamline operations, and adopt innovative technologies or practices.
• Drive ongoing enhancements to security processes, tools, and strategies to adapt to the dynamic, fast-paced environment and evolving threat landscape.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Continuously validate organizational compliance within country laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Lead security training and awareness programs locally
• Collaborate with Indian government agencies to understand and adhere to local security and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Applied Materials in industry and security forums.
• Act as a representative of Applied Materials in recruiting both experienced professionals and new college graduates.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing security operations and leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, threat landscape, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

• Empathetic leader with a passion for mentoring and team development.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security, DevSecOps, and modern security tooling.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, SANS GIAC) preferred.