Enterprise Network Operations & Modernization Lead

About the role

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA's 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 You'll Do

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

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Operations & Modernization Lead to lead global network operations while driving the modernization of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, improving network reliability, and delivering scalable, secure, and automated network services across campus, data center, cloud, WAN, and remote environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network operational excellence by improving service reliability, availability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in network connectivity across campuses, manufacturing sites, data centers, cloud environments, and remote users.
• Identify and execute network modernization opportunities, including automation, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and infrastructure lifecycle upgrades.
• Partner closely with Cyber Security teams to align network architecture with security standards, segmentation, compliance requirements, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Develop and implement automation and operational efficiency programs to reduce manual effort and improve service delivery.
• Communicate network strategy, operational health, modernization progress, and business impact to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Network, Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
• Support strategic planning and roadmap development for future network capabilities and technology investments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global enterprise environments with 10,000+ users.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, or other highly distributed environments.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) networking and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Experience with cloud transformation and hybrid networking.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Agile practices.

Preferred Skills

• Network Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)
• AIOps and Network Analytics
• Zero Trust, SASE, and Network Security
• ITIL and Agile delivery practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• 5+ years leading global network operations or engineering teams.
• Experience with Cisco technologies, network automation, and enterprise monitoring platforms
• Proven experience leading enterprise network modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and network security.
• Experience leading large-scale network transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong stakeholder management, and multi-functional collaboration skills

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $137,800.00 - $234,300.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's 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.
• 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.