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

Applied Materials, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a senior SOC Functional Lead to provide leadership, technical direction, and operational oversight of cybersecurity operations.

You will strengthen threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement, mentoring analysts and guiding playbooks, with collaboration across IT, Risk, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience in SOC operations.
• Experience as senior contributor, technical lead, or functional lead.
• Exposure to global SOC environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership for SOC activities.
• Lead high-severity incident response and detection improvements.
• Guide analysts and enhance SOC processes and tooling.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident response

Threat detection

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity

Computer Science background

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location: Bangalore, IND

You’ll 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 possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re 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.

Role Summary

The Security 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 strong expertise in 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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
• Exposure global SOC environment

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent GIAC (GCIA, GCED, GCIH) Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500 or equivalent

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.