Security Operations Center (SOC) Functional Lead (Individual Contributor)

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

Key Requirements

• Strong expertise in SOC operations, incident response, SIEM/SOAR, and threat detection

Strong expertise in 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

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

Certifications (Preferred)

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

GIAC (GCIA, GCED, GCIH)

Relocation Eligible

• Applied 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.