Security Tools Manager

KLA • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

We are seeking a Security Tools 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in endpoint security or endpoint engineering, with 4+ years in a lead or management role.
• Strong hands-on experience with one or more endpoint security platforms such as: EDR : SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black DLP: Forcepoint, Proofpoint and Digital Guardian EPM: CyberArk, Beyond Trust
• Experience managing enterprise endpoint environments (Windows/macOS; Linux a plus).
• Solid understanding of endpoint attack techniques and MITRE ATT&CK.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• family care and bonding leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager