Network Security Specialist

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. 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

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple security projects simultaneously.

• Coordinate maintenance of security-related systems (Anti-Virus, Firewalls, Content filtering, Intrusion Prevention, Vulnerability Management tools, Client VPN, MFA etc.)

• Perform and/or support technical security assessments, security consulting, design reviews, code reviews, and vulnerability testing to highlight risk

• Create and Maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing security solution implementations.

• Drives projects to completion with minimal supervision

• Address Tier III escalations issues

• Identify personal and team priorities, and able to work on assignments with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and deadline

• Attend weekly teleconferences, meetings, and participates in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.

Essential Requirements:

Skills:

Hands-on exposure to

• Palo Alto Networks (Firewall, URL Filtering, Global Protect VPN etc.)

• WAF - F5 & NetScaler

• Trend Micro Office scan Antivirus, iDLP & EDR solutions.

• Carbon black EDR solution

• Vulnerability management solutions such as Nessus, Rapid7.

Experience:

• 5+ years in system and/or security administration in an Enterprise Information Technology environment; administrative and solution design experience with enterprise security solutions

• 5+ years of extensive experience configuring and managing Next Gen Firewalls

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Endpoint Security solutions (AV, DLP, EDR etc.).

• 5+ years of experience managing vulnerability and risks.

• Experience with Malware analysis

• Working experience with NAC integration projects.

• Solid knowledge and working experience with Layer 2-7 protocols and technologies

• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting experience with routing, security protocols, ACLs, Firewalls, WAF, and Intrusion Prevention Systems

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus and to present complex presentations

Good to have:

• Experience with one or more scripting or programming languages.

• Experience with Fortinet Firewalls, Symantec Endpoint Protection & SIEM tools like Splunk.

• Experience with public cloud services providers such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

• PCNSA, CCNA & Security+ certifications

• Endpoint security certifications

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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