{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"65b959405dc11348cbcbaa6a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65b959405dc11348cbcbaa6a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65b959405dc11348cbcbaa6a","title":"Sr. Cloud Platform Architect","description":"Company Overview\nKLA 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.\nGroup/Division\nThe 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.\nJob Description/Preferred Qualifications\nThe Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and governing cloud based solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires a strong understanding of cloud security architecture, identity and access management, networking, and secure by design architecture principles, in addition to IaaS and PaaS best practices.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and architect scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions leveraging IaaS and PaaS services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).\nLead cloud migration initiatives, including re‑hosting, re‑platforming, refactoring, and re‑architecting legacy and on‑premises workloads with a strong emphasis on security posture improvement and risk reduction.\nDrive application and infrastructure modernization programs to improve scalability, performance, security, and operational efficiency.\nPartner with engineering, platform, and security teams to define cloud‑native reference architectures, security guardrails, and modernization roadmaps.\nOptimize cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, reliability, security hardening, and cost efficiency.\nEstablish and manage cloud security architectures and governance frameworks, aligned with industry standards and internal security policies.\nDesign and enforce identity‑first security, including IAM strategies, least‑privilege access controls, role‑based access, identity federation, and secrets management.\nDesign and implement secure cloud networking architectures, including VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Cloud Interconnect.\nConfigure and enforce network segmentation, micro‑segmentation, zero‑trust architectures, and advanced network security controls.\nSecure containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and microservices environments, including image scanning, runtime protection, and policy enforcement.\nImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure ARM/Bicep templates with built‑in security, policy, and compliance controls.\nDesign and evolve DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, integrating security scanning, policy enforcement, and automated compliance validation.\nDefine and implement cloud security observability, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response integration.\nEvaluate emerging cloud and security technologies, driving continuous improvement of platform security and resilience.\nDevelop, document, and present architecture diagrams, security models, threat assessments, technical documentation, roadmaps, and executive‑level presentations.\nDefine and operate cloud operating models, including security governance, FinOps, tagging standards, resource governance, and operational excellence frameworks\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with eight (8) years of related experience.\nSeven (7) years of hands‑on cloud architecture or engineering experience, including ownership of secure production environments.\nProficient in at least one major cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, with strong cross‑cloud security fundamentals.\nIn‑depth understanding of cloud networking, cloud security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and microservices.\nConfirmed experience with cloud security controls, including IAM, encryption, key management, network security, and zero‑trust principles.\nExtensive knowledge of cloud governance, monitoring, observability, FinOps, and cost management.\nStrong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC, CIS, PCI, or similar).\nExperience embedding security into architecture design, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).\nExceptional communication, leadership, and customer‑management skills, with the ability to influence engineering, security, and executive stakeholders.\nBase Pay Range: $137,800.00 - $234,300.00 Annually\nPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA\nKLA’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.\nInterns 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.\n\nKLA 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.\nBe 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. 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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.\nGroup/Division\nThe 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.\nJob Description/Preferred Qualifications\nThe Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and governing cloud based solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires a strong understanding of cloud security architecture, identity and access management, networking, and secure by design architecture principles, in addition to IaaS and PaaS best practices.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and architect scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions leveraging IaaS and PaaS services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).\nLead cloud migration initiatives, including re‑hosting, re‑platforming, refactoring, and re‑architecting legacy and on‑premises workloads with a strong emphasis on security posture improvement and risk reduction.\nDrive application and infrastructure modernization programs to improve scalability, performance, security, and operational efficiency.\nPartner with engineering, platform, and security teams to define cloud‑native reference architectures, security guardrails, and modernization roadmaps.\nOptimize cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, reliability, security hardening, and cost efficiency.\nEstablish and manage cloud security architectures and governance frameworks, aligned with industry standards and internal security policies.\nDesign and enforce identity‑first security, including IAM strategies, least‑privilege access controls, role‑based access, identity federation, and secrets management.\nDesign and implement secure cloud networking architectures, including VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Cloud Interconnect.\nConfigure and enforce network segmentation, micro‑segmentation, zero‑trust architectures, and advanced network security controls.\nSecure containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and microservices environments, including image scanning, runtime protection, and policy enforcement.\nImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure ARM/Bicep templates with built‑in security, policy, and compliance controls.\nDesign and evolve DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, integrating security scanning, policy enforcement, and automated compliance validation.\nDefine and implement cloud security observability, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response integration.\nEvaluate emerging cloud and security technologies, driving continuous improvement of platform security and resilience.\nDevelop, document, and present architecture diagrams, security models, threat assessments, technical documentation, roadmaps, and executive‑level presentations.\nDefine and operate cloud operating models, including security governance, FinOps, tagging standards, resource governance, and operational excellence frameworks\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with eight (8) years of related experience.\nSeven (7) years of hands‑on cloud architecture or engineering experience, including ownership of secure production environments.\nProficient in at least one major cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, with strong cross‑cloud security fundamentals.\nIn‑depth understanding of cloud networking, cloud security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and microservices.\nConfirmed experience with cloud security controls, including IAM, encryption, key management, network security, and zero‑trust principles.\nExtensive knowledge of cloud governance, monitoring, observability, FinOps, and cost management.\nStrong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC, CIS, PCI, or similar).\nExperience embedding security into architecture design, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).\nExceptional communication, leadership, and customer‑management skills, with the ability to influence engineering, security, and executive stakeholders.\nBase Pay Range: $137,800.00 - $234,300.00 Annually\nPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA\nKLA’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.\nInterns 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.\n\nKLA 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.\nBe 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. 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