Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
The 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.
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.
Configure and enforce network segmentation, micro‑segmentation, zero‑trust architectures, and advanced network security controls.
Secure containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and microservices environments, including image scanning, runtime protection, and policy enforcement.
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.
Define and implement cloud security observability, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response integration.
Evaluate emerging cloud and security technologies, driving continuous improvement of platform security and resilience.
Develop, document, and present architecture diagrams, security models, threat assessments, technical documentation, roadmaps, and executive‑level presentations.
Define and operate cloud operating models, including security governance, FinOps, tagging standards, resource governance, and operational excellence frameworks
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Proficient in at least one major cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, with strong cross‑cloud security fundamentals.
In‑depth understanding of cloud networking, cloud security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and microservices.
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).
Experience embedding security into architecture design, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
Exceptional communication, leadership, and customer‑management skills, with the ability to influence engineering, security, and executive stakeholders.
Base Pay Range: $137,800.00 - $234,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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.
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