Cybersecurity Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Security Leader to head our regional  Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) team in our Bangalore office. This individual will be responsible for overseeing regional security operations, managing and mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring alignment with global cybersecurity objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing talent in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

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Applied 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.