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Cyber Security Engineer – Endpoint & OT Systems

Applied MaterialsAustin,TX

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Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary :

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

Location : Austin,TX

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Role Overview :

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to lead the deployment, management, and ongoing optimization of a cutting-edge cybersecurity solution across our lab sites. This role is critical in ensuring that all lab tools and supplier devices entering our labs remain secure from malware threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, Next-Gen AV, EDR, with an understanding of security challenges unique to lab and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Implement and manage a specialized AV security solution designed for labs and manufacturing environments to prevent malware infections from supplier devices and ensure the safety of our tools
Continuously monitor the health of the lab security platform, ensuring antivirus signatures and detection capabilities are up to date and maintaining high availability across lab sites
Collaborate with our Security Operations Center (SOC) team to build an incident response process specifically for lab-related malware infections, ensuring swift and effective containment if supplier devices or lab tools are infected
Enforce policies and best practices to ensure supplier devices comply with security standards before interacting with lab equipment. Provide security guidance to lab teams and suppliers as needed
Diagnose and resolve issues related to the AV / EDR platform (specific to lab security), working closely with our Lab Infrastructure team
Identify gaps in existing security processes and recommend improvements to strengthen defenses against evolving malware threats in lab environments
Assist with occasional one-off security use cases within the lab setting, ensuring a holistic approach to securing the lab ecosystem

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

2+ years of hands-on experience implementing or managing enterprise EDR or next-gen AV solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trellix, etc.).

Proven experience implementing and managing security platforms, ideally in lab, manufacturing, or OT environments.

Familiarity with malware detection and prevention tools, including portable or agentless scanning solutions.

Strong understanding of endpoint security concepts, including AV signature management, USB / media control, and secure device onboarding.

Experience with platform health monitoring, troubleshooting, and providing technical support for security tools.

Ability to collaborate with SOC teams and contribute to incident response processes.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work across IT, security, and lab teams.

Preferred :

Preferred certifications include : Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2, Security+, Certificated Ethical Hacker, CySA+, GSEC, and relevant vendor certifications from leading EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender)

Experience working in a lab or manufacturing security role

Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in endpoint defense

Experience with industrial or OT-focused endpoint protection platforms

Hands-on experience managing tools that provide device control, USB / media scanning, and secure asset onboarding in regulated or high-security environments

Knowledge of malware analysis techniques, secure file transfer, and media sanitization in high-assurance environments.

Additional Information

Time Type : Full time

Employee Type : Assignee / Regular

Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible :

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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