Director - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Trust

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

Salary:

$200,000.00 - $275,000.00

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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Key Responsibilities

• Direct the deployment of modifications and solutions to mitigate information security risks. Provide strategic, budgetary and administrative guidenace to executive management so as to address the overall enterprise risk. Direct borderless teams to coordinate incident response operations and management. Direct teams that review application vulnerabilities, missing patches, and application configuration issues
• Assess key process indicators and other sources to recommend process changes and objectives & performance plans to align with the needs of the business.
• Implement communications and awareness programs to educate users on their responsibility to help protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information assets.
• Direct borderless teams to create security guidelines and policies to govern infrastructure administration and management. Direct planning of security administration processes and practices on all infrastructure platforms. Direct multi-disciplinary project teams working with end users to design, implement and support information security best practices.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies to develop strategies and tools in response to the changing threat landscape and design and develop strategies in response to future information security challenges.
• Direct the innovation, development, and deployment of security solutions to solve complex problems. Work across organizational boundaries to provide technical advice to clients and teams on design, installation and maintenance of security.
• Direct the on-premise & Cloud services evaluation process and work with Human Resources and the Law Department to ensure information and personal information security.
• Determine scope and coverage of internal and external assessments and audits, and liaison with external agencies for compliance requirements. Work with Human Resources and the Law Department to investigate & respond to and remediate violations of information security administration processes and practices.
• Responsible for developing resourcing strategies with Vendor & Resource Management. Accountable for contingent worker managers and contingent workers understand and adhere to governance and compliance requirements.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Trust

Lead enterprise cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, privacy, and trust programs in a complex global environment.

Position Overview

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display. As the cybersecurity landscape grows increasingly complex, we are seeking an experienced leader to join our Information Security and Risk Management team.

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative cybersecurity leader to define and advance our enterprise information security vision, strategy, and program in alignment with organizational priorities and business objectives. This role will lead a global team and partner across IT, Legal, Privacy, Human Resources, Engineering, Audit, and business functions to protect critical assets, intellectual property, data, and customer trust while enabling responsible growth and innovation.

As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will translate complex cyber risks into business decisions, shape multi-year transformation roadmaps, and provide meaningful insights to executives, audit committees, and boards.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute an enterprise information security vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned with organizational priorities, business objectives, and risk tolerance.
• Lead, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive information security program, including governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and performance monitoring.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of cybersecurity leaders and engineers across multiple global locations.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Human Resources, Privacy, Engineering, Audit, and business teams on security risk assessments, risk treatment, secure solutions, investigations, and incident handling.
• Embed security into project delivery and technology lifecycles through clear policies, procedures, guidelines, architecture reviews, and control requirements.
• Assess security and intellectual property protection risks across mobile platforms, networks, AI, generative AI, and other emerging technologies, and recommend sustainable safeguards.
• Partner with the Cyber incident task force team to contain and manage security incidents that could affect company systems, intellectual property, operations, customers, or reputation.
• Plan and conduct cybersecurity tabletop exercises to strengthen preparedness, decision-making, and response capabilities.
• Oversee data protection, privacy, third-party risk, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and security assurance programs, including customer and government audit requests.
• Ensure privacy requirements are incorporated into applicable programs and solutions in partnership with the Data Privacy Officer and privacy team.
• Lead cybersecurity due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Establish KPIs, KRIs, executive dashboards, and regular management and board-level reporting that demonstrate program status, risk reduction, resilience, and business value.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, or information security, including 7+ years leading managers or global teams.
• Demonstrated success designing enterprise security governance programs and leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity risk management, regulatory obligations, audit practices, and industry frameworks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical risk into clear business decisions.
• Executive presence and experience presenting to senior leadership, audit committees, or boards.

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in information security, business administration, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor, technology, global manufacturing, critical infrastructure, government, healthcare, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with AI governance, mergers and acquisitions, product security, third-party risk, global privacy programs, cloud security, mobile security, incident response, red teaming, or penetration testing.
• Working knowledge of frameworks and requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, SOX, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, CMMC, FedRAMP, or HITRUST.

Preferred Certifications

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor,

What Success Looks Like

You will strengthen governance maturity, reduce enterprise and third-party cyber risk, improve audit and regulatory readiness, advance responsible AI adoption, deliver decision-ready executive reporting, and build a strong, engaged global team.

Join us in building a modern, business-aligned cybersecurity program that safeguards innovation and strengthens trust at scale.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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