New College Grad - Information Security (Bachelors / Multiple Locations)

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:

$68,000.00 - $93,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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. 

Job Description:

Cyber Assurance role supports the organization’s cybersecurity risk, compliance, and assurance activities. This position is designed for recent graduates who want to build a foundation in cyber risk management, control assurance, audits, and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with cybersecurity, IT, internal audit, legal, and business stakeholders to help ensure security controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Converged Security & Governance

• Maintain security documentation, procedures, and audit evidence.
• Support internal audits, customer inquiries, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, Legal, HR, and Global Security teams.
• support cybersecurity risk assessments and risk register updates.
• Assist in documenting policies, standards, and procedures.
• Help respond to customer security questionnaires and compliance inquiries.
• Support regulatory and certification activities (e.g., ISO, SOC, customer audits)
• ork with IT, Security Operations, Engineering, Legal, Privacy, and Physical Security teams.
• Support alignment between technical controls and documented requirements.
• Participate in security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in aligning physical security technologies with IT and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or graduating within the last 12 months).
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles (risk, controls, least privilege, defense‑in‑depth).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and ethically.
• BA/BS in Information Technology or related field from an accredited university
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong interest in learning the latest exploits, tactics, techniques and procedures, vulnerability remediation and security trends in Cloud implementations

• Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies
• Prior internship/volunteer experience in related discipline is preferred.
   

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 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.