Company OverviewKLA 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.
Group/DivisionThe 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.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Lead Architect who will own the end-to-end strategy, engineering, and operations of the Microsoft 365 platform, with deep expertise across Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and the broader Office 365 ecosystem.
This role blends infrastructure leadership, platform engineering, and emerging technology adoption, including modern capabilities such as Microsoft Purview, Agent365, Frontier, and Copilot-driven services. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can drive both day-to-day operations and long-term roadmap execution across a global enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
1. Microsoft 365 Platform Ownership
Own the technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for Microsoft 365 services across the enterprise
Manage the health, performance, and availability of core services including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, routing, hybrid integrations)
Microsoft Teams (collaboration, voice, meetings, external access)
OneDrive for Business (sync, sharing, storage lifecycle)
Ensure scalable, secure, and compliant platform operations aligned with enterprise standards
2. Infrastructure & Engineering Leadership
Lead design, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft 365 tenant and workloads
Drive modernization across:
Messaging infrastructure (Exchange Online + hybrid)
Unified Communications (Teams platform)
Storage and collaboration (OneDrive, SharePoint integration)
Oversee L2/L3 engineering support and escalation management for complex issues
Establish automation and operational efficiencies across provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management
3. Security, Compliance & Data Governance
Partner with security teams to implement controls across the M365 ecosystem, including:
Microsoft Purview (DLP, retention, information governance)
Identity and access controls (Conditional Access, Zero Trust alignment)
Ensure data protection, compliance, and governance across Exchange, Teams, and OneDrive
Support enterprise initiatives for data lifecycle management and regulatory compliance
4. Emerging Technology & AI Enablement
Evaluate and adopt next-gen Microsoft capabilities, including:
Agent365 / AI agents and automation frameworks
Microsoft Frontier and AI-driven platforms
Copilot integration across M365 workloads
Drive enterprise readiness for agentic AI, automation, and intelligent workflows
Align platform capabilities with future digital workplace and AI strategy
5. Governance & Operating Model
Establish and maintain governance frameworks, standards, and SOPs for M365 services
Define and enforce RACI, policies, and lifecycle controls
Lead cross-functional governance with:
Cybersecurity
Compliance / Legal
Infrastructure and Application teams
Drive architecture review and platform decision-making processes
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
Serve as the primary SME and escalation point for Microsoft 365 platform decisions
Collaborate with global teams across US, Israel, and India delivery models
Communicate platform strategy, risks, and roadmap to technical and executive stakeholders
Lead and mentor engineering teams and external vendors
Nice-to-Have
Emerging Tech & Innovation
AI-enabled workplace solutions (Copilot, automation platforms)
Agent-based architectures and enterprise AI workflows
Strong understanding of modern digital workplace transformation trends
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.
Technical Expertise
8+ years experience in Microsoft 365 / Office 365 platform engineering
Deep expertise in:
Exchange Online (mail flow, hybrid, security)
Microsoft Teams (collaboration, voice, policy management)
OneDrive & SharePoint integration
Strong knowledge of:
Microsoft Purview (DLP, retention, data governance)
Identity & access management (Entra ID, Conditional Access)
Proofpoint / email security... For full info follow application link.
KLA-Tencor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
