Azure Cloud Architect

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not Specified

The Senior Azure Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role requires a deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, security, networking, and cloud architecture best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud platform design and development, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Company Information

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. 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.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, security, networking, and cloud architecture best practices.
• Extensive experience in cloud platform design and development.
• Focus on delivering scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, web apps, AI resources, storage accounts, networking components, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
• Implement security measures and best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data in Azure environments.
• Optimize Azure infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure deployments, networking, and application performance.
• Monitor and maintain Azure services to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline application deployment processes and implement infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure features, services, and technologies.