Insider Risk Analyst

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Cybersecurity group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. The KLA Cybersecurity group defends against cyber-attacks and provides cybersecurity tools, incident response services and assessment capabilities to safeguard the environments that support the essential operations of KLA. We are passionate about identifying adversarial activities and anticipating a wide variety of threats to strengthen our defenses and the overall protection of

KLA Intellectual Property.

We are seeking a qualified Insider Risk Analyst to join our Digital Information Risk team. In this role, you will monitor potential threats and analyze risky activity. Come join our team in this critical role to protect KLA!

What You Will Be Doing

This position will be accountable for detecting, analyzing, and mitigating insider threats demonstrating cybersecurity knowledge, behavioral analytics, and analytical thinking skills. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities paired with technical expertise to identify and assess potential insider risks.

• Conduct in-depth analysis and investigation into alerts and relevant logs to identify, analyze, document, and report on actions or behaviors that are risky, are noncompliant to company policies, or are identified as anomalous.

• Lead triage of complex alerts, correlating data sources across SIEM, EDR, and DLP tooling to assess overall business risk across a wide range of IT systems and environments.

• Align standard operating procedures with relevant incident response plans, providing clear and detailed information to help address the perceived risk.

• Collaborate across the enterprise to support investigations processes and communicate business risks, including opportunities to strengthen security posture.

• Conduct root cause analyses to drive corrective actions and mitigation after case closure.

• Continually adapt and learn from findings to what is and is not risky behavior based on prior notifications, changes in policies, and changes in security logs.

• Mentor junior analysts on specialized skills.

Required Skills

• Experience with insider risk or similar role monitoring for digital risks such as abuse, fraud, intellectual property theft

• Demonstrated experience with UEBA/UBA, DLP, EDR, and SIEM tools

• Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with partners across the business

• Self-sufficient, motivated individual with the ability to calmly operate in high stress environment to meet goals in a timely manner

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to analyze data, collaborate with peers, and communicate findings

Desired

• Cybersecurity certifications such as Certification in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Experience with data analytics tools to identify trends and correlate data sources

• Experience with SQL or Python

• Experience in developing detection rules and alerts

• Ability to read, speak, and write in a foreign language where KLA conducts business

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $90,400.00 - $153,700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’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.

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 talent.acquisition@kla.comor at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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