Global Cloud & AI Security Architect

To make electronics you need chips wafers transistors reticles and... To make these you must see test and manufacture them at scalefaster and better than ever before. Thats where KLA comes in. Whether youre early in your career or an experienced professional youll solve complex challenges work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLAs IT group supports business growth and productivity by connecting people process and technology around the world. We work to improve the technology that drives our business to thrive and focus on empowering employee use of technology. This integrated approach to customer service creativity and technological excellence enhances employee productivity business analytics and process excellence.

What Youll Do

In this role you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

The Cloud & AI Security Architect will define and implement security strategies for enterprise cloud Generative AI and AI applications. This role will work closely with Cloud AI/ML Engineering Data and Cybersecurity teams to ensure new cloud and AI technologies are secure by design.

Key Responsibilities:

AI Security

• Define security architecture for Generative AI LLMs AI agents copilots and AI applications.
• Identify and mitigate AI risks including prompt injection data leakage unauthorized access insecure AI agents and excessive permissions.
• Develop security controls for AI platforms RAG vector databases APIs and AI tools.
• Establish security standards for enterprise use of ChatGPT Microsoft Copilot Claude and other AI platforms.
• Secure AI agents and their access to applications data APIs and enterprise tools.
• Evaluate AI security solutions and emerging technologies through POCs and architecture assessments.
• Develop an AI Security roadmap and governance framework.

Cloud Security

• Define security architecture for AWS Azure and/or GCP environments.
• Secure cloud workloads applications containers Kubernetes APIs and serverless services.
• Define security controls for identity access management network security data protection encryption and logging.
• Implement Zero Trust and least-privilege principles across cloud environments.
• Partner with Cloud and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Identify cloud security gaps and provide practical remediation plans.

Security Architecture & Strategy

• Create cloud and AI security standards reference architectures and security patterns.
• Perform threat modeling and security assessments for new AI and cloud solutions.
• Work with engineering teams to embed security-by-design into technology initiatives.
• Evaluate security products vendors and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain the Cloud & AI Security roadmap.
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to technical teams and senior leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI Security / CNAPP / CSPM / CWPP / CIEM / DSPM / DLP technologies.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS.
• Experience with AI security platforms and enterprise AI governance.
• Experience with security automation and Python/API-based integrations.
• CISSP CCSP cloud security or AI security certifications are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in cybersecurity cloud security security architecture or related areas.
• Strong experience with cloud security architecture across AWS Azure or GCP.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI LLMs AI agents RAG APIs and AI security risks.
• Experience securing cloud-native technologies including containers Kubernetes and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of IAM Zero Trust network security data protection and DLP.
• Experience with DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code security.
• Ability to evaluate new AI and cloud technologies and translate risks into practical security controls.
• Strong communication presentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools metrology systems process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $111100.00 - $162967.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLAs 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.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA our interviews seek to understand your individual skills problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation the use of AI recording tools or other technologies to generate suggest or provide responses during interviewswhether virtual or in personis not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA 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 or at 1- to request accommodation.

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