IT Security Ops Manager

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking an IT Security Ops 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 engineer