Sr. Cloud Engineer - Systems Automation ( 5-9 years) Bangalore

Sandisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to join the cloud engineering team in Bangalore, India. The role emphasizes automation, configuration management, patching, and security hardening across GCP with Azure as secondary, backed by a strong Linux admin background and scripting skills.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of total experience, 5–7 years in cloud or infra engineering, and hands-on experience with Terraform, CI/CD, and containers.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with 7–10+ years total experience, including 5–7 years in cloud/infrastructure engineering.
• Strong Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu) and automation experience with Ansible.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash/Shell scripting; hands-on Terraform, CI/CD, and container platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement system automation and configuration management using Ansible.
• Build and maintain standardized OS configurations, golden images, and baseline builds in cloud environments.
• Implement and operate patch management for Linux systems to meet security/compliance.
• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud compute resources (GCP/Azure).
• Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash) for operational tasks.
• Manage IAM controls, secure configurations, and access policies across clouds.
• Integrate configuration workflows with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Linux administration

Ansible

Python

Bash/Shell

Terraform

CI/CD

Kubernetes

GCP

Azure

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Jenkins/GitLab CI

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our cloud engineering team in Bangalore, India. This role focuses on system automation, configuration management, patching, and security hardening across cloud environments, with GCP as primary and Azure as secondary. The ideal candidate will have a strong Linux systems administration background and be proficient in Ansible-based automation, Python, and shell scripting, operating at scale in enterprise cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement system automation and configuration management using Ansible
• Build and maintain standardized OS configurations, golden images, and baseline builds in cloud environments
• Implement and operate patch management processes for Linux systems to meet compliance and security requirements
• Perform system and VM hardening aligned to enterprise security standards
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud compute resources (GCP/Azure)
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash) for operational tasks
• Manage and enforce secure configurations, IAM controls, and access policies
• Integrate system configuration workflows with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve OS, configuration, and security issues
• Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and audit standards
• Collaborate with cloud and security teams; mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7-10+ years of total experience, including 5-7 years in cloud or infrastructure engineering
• Strong background in Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.)
• Proven experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash/Shell
• Hands-on experience with Terraform (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes (e.g., GKE, AKS, EKS)
• Experience with system patching, OS lifecycle management, and security hardening
• Experience with at least 2 of the 3 major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, and compliance requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windows systems and PowerShell scripting
• Knowledge of cloud networking and VM security best practices
• Relevant certifications (GCP, AWS, Azure, Linux, or security-focused)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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