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

• Design and architect scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions leveraging IaaS and PaaS services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience in cloud migration initiatives, including re-hosting, re-platforming, refactoring, and re-architecting legacy and on-premises workloads.
• Drive application and infrastructure modernization programs to improve scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineering and platform teams to define cloud-native reference architectures and modernization roadmaps.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Establish and manage cloud security architectures and governance frameworks in alignment with industry standards.
• Design and enforce security policies, IAM roles, least-privilege access controls, and identity federation.
• Design and implement cloud networking architectures such as VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Cloud Interconnect.
• Configure and enforce network segmentation, micro-segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and network security controls
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure ARM/Bicep templates.
• Design and evolve CI/CD pipelines for automated cloud infrastructure and application deployments.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and services, driving continuous innovation and platform evolution.
• Develop, Document and present architecture diagrams, technical documentation, roadmaps, and executive‑level presentations
• Experience on cloud operating models, including cost optimization (FinOps), tagging standards, resource governance, and operational excellence frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
• 7+ years of hands on cloud architecture or engineering experience. 
• Proficient in at least one major cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP
• In-depth understanding of cloud networking, security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technology, and microservices
• Extensive knowledge of cloud governance, monitoring, observability, FinOps, and cost management
• Knowledgeable about compliance and various regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional skills in communication, leadership, and customer management, with the ability to influence a wide range of audiences

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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