Kla

Kla

Sr. Cloud Platform Architect

Ann Arbor, MI · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$111k-$189kDetected 2 days ago
AWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsKubernetesTerraformCI/CDCybersecurityNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseComplianceCustomer SupportVPNAR/VRResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
  • No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us.

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions leveraging IaaS and PaaS services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Lead 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.
  • Drive application and infrastructure modernization programs to improve scalability, performance, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with engineering, platform, and security teams to define cloud‑native reference architectures, security guardrails, and modernization roadmaps.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, reliability, security hardening, and cost efficiency.
  • Establish and manage cloud security architectures and governance frameworks, aligned with industry standards and internal security policies.
  • Design and enforce identity‑first security, including IAM strategies, least‑privilege access controls, role‑based access, identity federation, and secrets management.
  • Design and implement secure cloud networking architectures, including VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Cloud Interconnect.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure ARM/Bicep templates with built‑in security, policy, and compliance controls.
  • Design and evolve DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, integrating security scanning, policy enforcement, and automated compliance validation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with eight (8) years of related experience.
  • Seven (7) years of hands‑on cloud architecture or engineering experience, including ownership of secure production environments.
  • Confirmed experience with cloud security controls, including IAM, encryption, key management, network security, and zero‑trust principles.
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud governance, monitoring, observability, FinOps, and cost management.
  • Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC, CIS, PCI, or similar).
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and customer‑management skills, with the ability to influence engineering, security, and executive stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Company Overview
  • KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies.

Compensation

  • $111,100.00 - $188,900.00 Annually
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
  • Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

Company info

  • We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

Equal opportunity

  • KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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