Principal Cloud Architect

KLA•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

The Principal Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable cloud architecture across public, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. This role partners with engineering, security, and business stakeholders to define cloud strategy and deliver high quality cloud solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Deep expertise in major cloud platform: Azure / AWS / Google Cloud .
Strong foundations in cloud networking, security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and microservices.
Experience with AI technologies and tools
Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins
Strong understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, cost control, and monitoring.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO27001).
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design
Expert in Azure/AWS/GCP services.
Solid understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and cloud security best practices.
Experience with network design and implementation in a cloud environment.
Solid understanding of networking, security, and automation.
Experience with CI/CD, logging, monitoring, and FinOps.

Nice To Haves

Professional cloud certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid environments.
Lead cloud modernization initiatives including application refactoring, re-platforming, and migration from on‑premises to cloud.
Define cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
Knowledge and experience with On-prem infrastructure , Virtualization and App delivery technologies Modernize and transform software development environment
Collaborate with stakeholders to build CI/CD pipelines, IaC templates, and automated deployment frameworks.
Establish governance, cost-optimization, tagging standards, and operational frameworks.
Conduct architectural reviews, threat modeling, and performance optimization.
Guide cloud security posture, compliance frameworks, and identity and access management (IAM).
Mentor cloud engineers, DevOps teams, and solution architects.
Evaluate new cloud technologies and drive innovation.
Proficient in configuring and managing Azure networking components, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, and load balancers.
Create architecture diagrams, documentation, technical roadmaps, and executive presentations.