Microsoft 365 Lead Architect

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.

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.

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, One Drive, and the broader Office 365 ecosystem
. This role blends infrastructure leadership, platform engineering, and emerging technology adoption
, including modern capabilities such as Microsoft Purview, Agent
365, 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.

• 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)
  • One Drive for Business (sync, sharing, storage lifecycle)
• Ensure scalable, secure, and compliant platform operations aligned with enterprise standards
• 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 (One Drive, SharePoint integration)
• Oversee L2/L3 engineering support and escalation management for complex issues
• Establish automation and operational efficiencies across provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• 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 One Drive
• Support enterprise initiatives for data lifecycle management and regulatory compliance
• Emerging Technology & AI Enablement
• Evaluate and adopt next‑gen Microsoft capabilities, including:
  • Agent
    365 / 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
• Governance & Operating Model
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, standards, and SOPs for M365 services
• Define and enforce RACI, policies, and lifecycle controls
• Lead…