Insider Risk Investigator

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:

$152,000.00 - $208,500.00

Location:

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. 

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Position Description

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Insider Risk Investigator to join our Insider Risk Team. This role sits within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team within our Legal and Compliance Organization that partners closely with Business Units, Information Security, Human Resources, Physical Security, and Corporate Services to identify, investigate, and mitigate insider risk across the global enterprise.

Reporting directly to the Insider Risk Program Manager, this position plays a critical role in protecting Applied Materials’ people, data, and innovations. The investigator will lead and support complex insider risk investigations, contribute to program strategy and continuous improvement, identify control gaps, and help develop training and awareness initiatives related to insider risk and IP protection. The investigator will also help develop programmatic expansion to protect Applied Materials’ IP and reputation in strategic initiatives and new business models, including the opening of EPIC.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and support insider risk and IP protection investigations using industry-leading investigative and analytical technologies.

• Coordinate with internal technical teams to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with industry standards and best practices, including forensic and investigative methodologies.

• Monitor internal and external threat landscapes to proactively identify emerging insider risk trends.

• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Information Security, Physical Security and business stakeholders.

• Lead or contribute to cross functional projects to advance the insider risk program, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and raise awareness of the program.

• Identify lessons learned and insider risk control gaps; support enhancements to policies, procedures, and detection capabilities.

• Contribute to the development of training, awareness, and communication materials related to insider risk and intellectual property protection.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Law, Intelligence, or other related field from an accredited university and a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in high-tech crime investigations, intelligence, insider risk analysis, or related investigative disciplines.

• Demonstrated success leading or contributing to complex, cross-functional investigations, preferably within a global or international environment.

• Experience conducting investigative interviews in person and virtually.

• Proficiency with analytic tools (including UEBA) and understanding their application to insider risk detection and investigations.

• Working knowledge of the intelligence lifecycle and how each phase supports both strategic planning and investigative decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical or investigative findings to non-technical audiences and draft concise, audience-appropriate reports.

• Proven ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and privileged information with discretion and