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
Location:
Bangalore,INDYou’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.
- Provide L3/L4 technical support for complex network and security incidents.
- Serve as the escalation point for network outages, performance degradation, and critical business-impacting issues.
- Own incident resolution, root cause analysis (RCA), and problem management activities.
- Participate in 24x7 support and major incident response processes as required.
- Collaborate with NOC teams to improve monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency.
- Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize:
- Enterprise LAN/WAN environments
- SD-WAN and VPN solutions
- Data Center networking
- Cloud networking platforms
- Network security infrastructure
- Load balancing technologies
- Perform network upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management, and capacity planning.
- Manage enterprise firewall /VPN infrastructure utilizing:
- Palo Alto Networks
- Zscaler
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Support hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures.
- Design and troubleshoot connectivity between:
- On-prem Data Centers
- Public Cloud environments
- SaaS platforms
- Optimize cloud networking, routing, and security policies.
- Utilize enterprise monitoring and observability tools to ensure network availability and performance.
- Analyze trends and perform proactive capacity management.
- Develop operational automation and standardization where possible.
- Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Work closely with technology vendors and service providers.
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver enterprise networking solutions.
- Provide technical leadership during projects, audits, and architecture reviews.
- Enterprise LAN/WAN Architecture
- Routing & Switching
- TCP/IP
- VLANs
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- BGP
- MPLS
- QoS
- Multicast
- HSRP/VRRP
- ACLs
- DNS, DHCP, NAT
- Next-Generation Firewalls
- Palo Alto Networks
- Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
- Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
- VPN Technologies
- Network Access Control
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Spine-Leaf Architecture
- VXLAN
- EVPN
- Data Center Routing & Switching
- High Availability Architectures
- Application Load Balancers
- Global Load Balancers
- High Availability Solutions
- Traffic Optimization
- Azure Networking
- AWS Networking
- Hybrid Network Connectivity
- ExpressRoute / Direct Connect
- Cloud Security Integration
- Cisco
- Aruba
- Palo Alto Networks
- Arista
- Zscaler
Experience with enterprise monitoring and management platforms such as:
- SolarWinds
- LogicMonitor
- ThousandEyes
- PRTG
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- Cisco DNA Center
- Aruba Central
- Network Performance Monitoring solutions
- 8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
- 5+ years supporting large-scale global network environments.
- Experience managing mission-critical and highly available infrastructures.
- Proven experience supporting complex, multi-vendor environments.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve high-severity incidents.
- CCNP Enterprise (Required)
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (Highly Preferred)
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
- AWS/Azure Networking Certifications
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead major incidents and technical war rooms.
- Experience working with globally distributed teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, complex environments.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesApplied 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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of enterprise networking experience
- 5+ years supporting large-scale global network environments
- CCNP Enterprise
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience managing mission-critical, highly available network infrastructures
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler firewall/VPN infrastructures (ZIA/ZPA)
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve high-severity incidents and lead war rooms
- Ability to participate in 24x7 support and major incident response processes
- Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability tools (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Splunk, PRTG, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, etc.)
- Proven experience supporting complex, multi-vendor environments and performing capacity planning, upgrades, and migrations
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
- AWS/Azure Networking Certifications
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
What We Do
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.
