KLA Cybersecurity Manager - SOC 

United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor 

308612349

Join Us as Our Next SOC Leader — Drive Global Cyber Defense at Scale

We’re looking for a visionary Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to spearhead our global cybersecurity operations. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee a world-class team of analysts, shape the strategic direction of our threat detection and incident response capabilities, and collaborate with leaders across IT, engineering, and the C-suite to fortify our digital defenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead with Impact : Manage and inspire a global team of cybersecurity analysts operating 24/7 to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in real time.

• Operational Excellence : Design, refine, and enforce SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation protocols to ensure swift and consistent incident handling.

• Optimize the Tech Stack : Oversee the configuration and performance of critical security tools including SIEM, EDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.

• Command Incident Response : Direct end-to-end incident response efforts—from detection and containment to root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.

• Grow Talent : Mentor and develop SOC team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback to build a high-performing, resilient team.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to align SOC operations with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Data-Driven Leadership : Track and report on SOC metrics, threat trends, and operational KPIs to inform executive decision-making.

• Stay Ahead of the Curve : Continuously monitor the evolving threat landscape and integrate emerging best practices to enhance detection and response capabilities.

PreferredQualifications:

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent.

• Hands-on familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards like NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, or similar.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years in cybersecurity, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role within a Security Operations Center (SOC) or incident response team

• Proven track record in incident detection, response, and threat hunting across complex, global environments.

• Deep understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, IDS/IPS, DLP, and forensic analysis tools.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner across both technical and non-technical teams.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as business needs require.

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