Cybersecurity Jobs at KLA with Visa Sponsorship
KLA's cybersecurity team protects the infrastructure behind semiconductor manufacturing equipment used across global chip supply chains. The company sponsors a range of work visas for qualified cybersecurity professionals, making it a realistic target if you're on OPT, holding an H-1B, or pursuing long-term permanent residency pathways.
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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 Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for advanced incident response, threat hunting, DLP monitoring and maintaining the security tools that are used to secure our environment. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Actively perform detection, monitoring, analysis, and resolution of security incidents
- Plan and execute regular incident response and postmortem exercises, with a focus on crafting measurable benchmarks to show progress (or deficiencies requiring additional attention)
- Provide guidance, support and training for junior level security analysts
- Provide SOC subject matter expertise for broader IT and Security efforts
- Facilitate the development and tuning of AV, EDR, SIEM, and DLP rules to ensure high fidelity alerting
- Compose security alert notifications
- Must be able to prioritize their own work to provide a positive customer experience
- Maintain awareness of current threat landscape and regulatory requirements
- Participate in rotational on-call schedule to respond to security events 24x7
- Generate reports from different data sources and present to management when requested
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant security related certification(s) a plus: GCIA, GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GREM
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an Information Security or related technical field
- Five (5) years of experience working in a SOC environment in an Incident Responder role
- Strong working knowledge of EDR, SIEM, AV, proxies, WAF, IDS, OS's and forensics tools
- Five (5) years of related experience in cybersecurity or related technologies such as: firewalls/AV/EDR/IPS/IDS/SIEM systems
- Some domestic and/or international travel (up to 25%) may be required.
- This is a Hybrid Role and will be based at our Midwest HQ in Ann Arbor, MI
Base Pay Range: $111,100.00 - $188,900.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLA’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.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

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 Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for advanced incident response, threat hunting, DLP monitoring and maintaining the security tools that are used to secure our environment. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Actively perform detection, monitoring, analysis, and resolution of security incidents
- Plan and execute regular incident response and postmortem exercises, with a focus on crafting measurable benchmarks to show progress (or deficiencies requiring additional attention)
- Provide guidance, support and training for junior level security analysts
- Provide SOC subject matter expertise for broader IT and Security efforts
- Facilitate the development and tuning of AV, EDR, SIEM, and DLP rules to ensure high fidelity alerting
- Compose security alert notifications
- Must be able to prioritize their own work to provide a positive customer experience
- Maintain awareness of current threat landscape and regulatory requirements
- Participate in rotational on-call schedule to respond to security events 24x7
- Generate reports from different data sources and present to management when requested
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant security related certification(s) a plus: GCIA, GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GREM
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an Information Security or related technical field
- Five (5) years of experience working in a SOC environment in an Incident Responder role
- Strong working knowledge of EDR, SIEM, AV, proxies, WAF, IDS, OS's and forensics tools
- Five (5) years of related experience in cybersecurity or related technologies such as: firewalls/AV/EDR/IPS/IDS/SIEM systems
- Some domestic and/or international travel (up to 25%) may be required.
- This is a Hybrid Role and will be based at our Midwest HQ in Ann Arbor, MI
Base Pay Range: $111,100.00 - $188,900.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLA’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.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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Align your credentials to OT security
KLA's manufacturing environment means cybersecurity roles often require operational technology or industrial control system experience. Certifications like GICSP or ICS-CERT training signal directly relevant expertise that most applicants in IT-focused roles lack.
Target roles bridging IT and manufacturing
KLA hires cybersecurity professionals who understand both enterprise security frameworks and semiconductor manufacturing workflows. Job postings that mention network segmentation, endpoint protection for lab environments, or supply chain security are your strongest sponsorship candidates.
Start your OPT timeline before applying
F-1 students have 90 days of unemployment tolerance on OPT. If your authorization start date doesn't align with KLA's hiring cycle, request an earlier OPT start date through your DSO to avoid burning unauthorized days while interviewing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsorship roles
Not every KLA cybersecurity posting actively seeks visa candidates. Use Migrate Mate to identify which open roles have a confirmed sponsorship history, so you spend your applications on positions where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
Clarify H-1B cap-exempt status before your offer
If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to KLA doesn't require the lottery. Confirm with your recruiter early that KLA will file an H-1B transfer petition so both sides are aligned before you resign your current role.
Understand PERM timing for EB-2 and EB-3 pathways
KLA sponsors Green Cards for cybersecurity roles, but PERM labor certification requires DOL-defined recruitment steps before filing. The process typically takes 12 to 18 months minimum, so initiate the conversation with HR during your first year, not after.
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Find Cybersecurity at KLA JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does KLA sponsor H-1B visas for Cybersecurity roles?
Yes, KLA sponsors H-1B visas for cybersecurity positions. The company participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery for new applicants and also supports H-1B transfers for candidates already in H-1B status with another employer, which bypasses the lottery entirely. Roles requiring specialized skills in operational technology security or enterprise infrastructure tend to be the most consistent candidates for sponsorship.
How do I apply for Cybersecurity jobs at KLA?
Applications go through KLA's careers portal, where cybersecurity roles are listed under functions like IT, information security, or engineering operations. Before applying, review whether the role explicitly references sponsorship or aligns with your visa type. Migrate Mate lets you browse KLA cybersecurity openings filtered by sponsorship eligibility, which saves time if you're on OPT or need an H-1B petition filed within a specific window.
Which visa types does KLA commonly use for Cybersecurity roles?
KLA sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and immigrant visa pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for cybersecurity professionals. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. For longer-term employees, KLA initiates PERM labor certification through DOL as the first step toward a Green Card under the EB-2 or EB-3 categories.
What qualifications does KLA expect for Cybersecurity positions?
KLA typically looks for a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or electrical engineering. For roles protecting semiconductor manufacturing environments, hands-on experience with network security, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management, or industrial control systems carries significant weight. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or GICSP strengthen your application, particularly for roles that intersect with OT environments on the manufacturing floor.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at KLA?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B petitions filed through the April lottery have an October 1 start date, meaning a gap of six months or more between offer and employment. H-1B transfers for existing visa holders can move faster, often within 15 business days with premium processing through USCIS. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship is a multi-year process, with PERM certification alone taking 12 to 18 months under DOL processing times.
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