Senior Manager – Insider Risk Detection & Response

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

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. The Senior Manager – Insider Risk Detection & Response (IRDR) is responsible for owning and operating the enterprise insider risk program, global operations, and managing a team focused on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating insider threats that could harm the organization’s people, data, operations, or reputation while partnering closely with Cyber Security, Legal, HR, Privacy, and Physical Security. The role oversees daily detection and response workflows, sets program strategy, ensures compliance, and drives maturity while enabling business operations safely.

Requirements

Deep understanding of insider threat frameworks (NIST, MITRE, CERT Insider Threat Center, etc.).
Knowledge in: SIEM/SOAR platforms (Google SecOps, Exabeam, Splunk, etc.) Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention (FAM, DLP, CASB) Endpoint and network telemetry (EDR, Email Security Gateway, Firewall etc.) Identity & Access Management (IGA, Badge, SSO, MFA etc.)
Expertise in UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) platform / solutions.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern workplace environments (M365, Azure, SaaS apps).
Strong case management, documentation, and evidence‑handling discipline.
Ability to analyze behavioral patterns and correlate multi‑source telemetry.
Experience conducting sensitive, confidential investigations.
Ability to balance technical evidence with human behavior/context.
Experience managing investigations or cybersecurity teams.
Excellent communication skills—able to present findings to executives.
Ability to work with cross‑functional partners discreetly and collaboratively.
Strong decision‑making under pressure.
High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
Discretion when handling sensitive employee data.
Strong empathy and emotional intelligence (critical for HR/legal collaborations).
Ability to operate in ambiguous situations with minimal information.
10–15+ years in cybersecurity, threat detection, digital forensics, or incident response.
5–7+ years in a leadership or management role.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as: CISSP, CISM GIAC Insider Threat (GSIP) GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) CIPP or other privacy certifications
Experience implementing insider risk programs in large, matrixed global enterprises