**Who We Are**

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

**What We Offer**

Salary:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Toronto,CAN

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Applied Materials’ IT organization has a long reputation of being a great place to work. The IT team has been recognized as one of Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT nine times. In addition, numerous Applied IT leaders have been honored as a CIO Magazine's Ones to Watch or Computerworld Premier 100 IT leaders.

**This position is an onsite job located at our Austin, TX or our Toronto, Ontario campus.**

The candidate must possess a deep understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). They will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, as well as maintaining security vigilance across all cloud environments.

Key responsibilities include the continuous monitoring and assessment of security risks using tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, and other relevant technologies. This role is crucial in strengthening Applied’s cloud security posture and safeguarding its digital assets.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)** :

+ Continuously monitor and assess cloud configurations to ensure compliance with security best practices.

+ Identify and remediate misconfigurations in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

+ Implement automated tools to maintain a robust security posture.

**Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)** :

+ Secure workloads across virtual machines, containers, and serverless environments.

+ Perform vulnerability assessments and runtime protection for cloud workloads.

+ Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

**Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)** :

+ Manage and monitor cloud resource entitlements to reduce access risks.

+ Implement least-privilege access policies and ensure compliance with identity and access management (IAM) standards.

+ Detect and remediate identity anomalies in cloud environments.

**Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)** :

+ Oversee the security of cloud-native applications throughout their lifecycle, from development to production.

+ Integrate and manage CNAPP solutions to unify CSPM, CWP, and CIEM functionalities.

+ Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud-native applications.

**Required Skills:**

+ Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security features.

+ Hands-on experience with CSPM, CWP, CIEM, and CNAPP tools (e.g., Prisma Cloud, Orca Security, Tenable, etc.).

+ Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

+ Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Terraform).

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

+ Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex cloud security challenges.

**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.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.