IT Cybersecurity Operations Manager

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA's IT group supports business growth and productivity by connecting people, process and technology around the world. We work to improve the technology that drives our business to thrive and focus on empowering employee use of technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enhances employee productivity, business analytics and process excellence.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

We are seeking a, IT Cybersecurity Operations Manager to lead the strategy, deployment, and operations of endpoint security technologies across the enterprise. This role owns the endpoint security toolset end-to-end — from architecture and implementation to daily operations and continuous improvement — while managing a team of engineers and partnering closely with SOC, IT, and infrastructure teams. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people and program management, ensuring endpoints are protected against modern threats while maintaining usability and business productivity.

Endpoint Security & Tools Ownership

• Own and manage enterprise endpoint security platforms including EDR/XDR, endpoint protection, device control, DLP and endpoint privilege management agents.

• Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and optimization of endpoint security tools across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

• Ensure endpoint security tools integrate effectively with SIEM, SOAR, SOC workflows, and identity platforms.

• Define endpoint hardening standards, baselines, and security policies.

Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee endpoint-related security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.

• Partner with SOC teams to improve detection, response, and automation related to endpoint threats.

• Manage tool health, agent performance, upgrades, and lifecycle management.

• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement following incidents.

People & Program Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of endpoint security engineers.

• Prioritize work, manage roadmaps, and track delivery of endpoint security initiatives.

• Establish operational processes, documentation, and KPIs for endpoint security tooling.

• Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and renewals.

Strategy & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Define the security agents roadmap aligned with Zero Trust and defense-in-depth strategies.

• Partner with Cybersecurity, IT operations, desktop engineering, IAM, and compliance teams to balance security and user experience.

• Evaluate new endpoint security technologies and lead POCs and rollouts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating endpoint tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Elastic, Google SecOps, etc.).

• Familiarity with MDM/MAM solutions (Intune, JAMF, Workspace ONE).

• Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments.

• Certifications such as CISSP, GCED, GCIA, SentinelOne, Proofpoint, or CyberArk certifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10+ years of experience in endpoint security or endpoint engineering, with 4+ years in a lead or management role.

• Strong hands-on experience with one or more endpoint security platforms such as:

  • EDR : SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black

  • DLP: Forcepoint, Proofpoint and Digital Guardian

  • EPM: CyberArk, Beyond Trust

• Experience managing enterprise endpoint environments (Windows/macOS; Linux a plus).

• Solid understanding of endpoint attack techniques and MITRE ATT&CK.

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $114,100.00 - $167,367.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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