Sr. Security Solutions Architect

Base Pay Range: $130,800.00 - $222,400.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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Company Overview

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are in search of a Sr. Security Architect that will work closely with architecture peers across all of Information Technology and Cybersecurity to ensure that projects and new initiatives are secured in accordance with cybersecurity audit and policy requirements. This individual will be responsible to help craft, build, continuously monitor and maintain our infrastructure through the use of innovative security tooling and process solutions. You will help to ensure data security and integrity across all cloud and on-prem platforms, evolving the KLA’s security program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrable ability to build sophisticated security plans

• Experience working in a risk based environment including mitigation and planning, identifying security gaps and recommending improvements

• Superb communication and influencing skills, including the ability to simplify key messages, build compelling presentations and promote technical and personal credibility with internal and external executives, and both technical and non-technical audiences

• Articulation of consistent security principles and technology standards that guide design, engineering and deployment of secure products

• Acts strategically, staying abreast of trends and advances in IT/Cybersecurity solutions

• Develops external partnerships as appropriate, and develops, maintains, and communicates the Security Architecture strategy in partnership with senior Business and leaders

• Presents business updates, recommendations, strategic opportunities and assessments to leadership and senior management as needed

• Resolves security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates

• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; crafts public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards

Desired Qualifications:

• Pursuit or completion of Security related certification (CISSP or CEH, etc...)

• Computer, infrastructure (full tech stack) and operating system knowledge with a focus on cloud

• Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide Cybersecurity services

• Self-motivated and agile in a fa