Cybersecurity Engineer

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with shown experience to join our team. This role focuses on representing the cybersecurity body within the organisation and supporting IT and cybersecurity teams in implementing and defining policies to meet organizational standards and harden systems to reduce the attack surface. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing cybersecurity systems, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, and providing hands-on technical expertise.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Represent the cybersecurity organization within the KLA corporate.
• Support IT and cyber teams in implementing and defining policies to meet organizational standards.
• Harden systems to reduce the attack surface.
• Support IT teams in adapting sophisticated IAM solutions and Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (ENTRA ID) systems.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for identity and access management.
• Conduct assessments and provide solutions to improve information security gaps.
• Collaborate closely with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical training and support to internal teams.
• Leading identity lifecycle and access management (IDM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) policies working with IT teams
• Maintain existing systems and ensure their accurate functioning.
• Review the configuration of different systems to evaluate security controls.
• Handle daily requests through the corporate IT ticketing system.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security evaluations of complex systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security testing plans.
• Automate security testing processes for networks, systems, and applications where possible.
• Consult with platform managers and systems administrators on security review results and remediation strategies, producing actionable, threat-based reports
• Install, operate, and maintain various cybersecurity products.
• Implement routine security reviewing processes.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

For this role we are looking for someone with:

• Familiarity with SCIM, CASB, and additional Azure services with demonstrated ability in identity and access management within IT or a similar role in cybersecurity.
• Practical experience with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (ENTRA ID).
• Understanding of security protocols and compliance standards.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide creative solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technological field would be an advantage.
• Relevant certifications in IT or cybersecurity, such as CISSP, CISM.
• Experience with IAM tools like Okta, SailPoint, or Ping Identity - an advantage.
• Understanding of MSA, GMSA, and equivalent technologies.
• Knowledge of PAM (Privileged Access Management) and Vault solutions.
• Enjoying working in a dynamic and exciting environment.
• Hands-on experience working with operating systems.
• Knowledge of security testing frameworks, such as OWASP.
• Proficient knowledge of Unix/Linux systems and Mac OS.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Experience with Windows client/server environments, VMware/Citrix, and cloud environments and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Certifications such as CCNA, NCSA, Linux Essentials, CompTIA-Security+, (ISC)2-SSCP.

What we will offer you!

Our benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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