Sr. Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead hands-on security across our cloud environments.

This engineering-focused role emphasizes building and operating security controls, secure design patterns, and day-to-day execution.

You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and security leadership to advance cloud security across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on information security experience focused on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Fluent in security monitoring, logging, and incident response.
• Strong collaboration with IT, engineering, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain cloud security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Configure IAM, network controls, and key management for cloud environments.
• Lead secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Triage security incidents and improve detection and response workflows.
• Partner with operations and engineering to securely deploy services.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

AWS/Azure/GCP security

IAM & directory services

Network security

SIEM integration

Tools

Vulnerability management tools

CI/CD security

IaC/DevSecOps tools

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Information Technology

Company 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the hands‑on implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of security controls across our cloud environments. This role is primarily engineering‑focused, responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining cloud security technologies at scale.

Architecture responsibilities are an important extension of the role, supporting secure design patterns, standards, and long‑term improvements, but the core expectation is strong technical execution and day‑to‑day engineering ownership.

The ideal candidate combines deep cloud and traditional security expertise with the ability to collaborate effectively with corporate IT, engineering teams, and security leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cloud Security Engineering

• Implement, configure, and operate security controls across cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Deploy and manage cloud security technologies, including:
  • Identity and access management (IAM, role design, privileged access)
  • Network security controls (firewalls, segmentation, private connectivity)
  • Cloud security platforms (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM)
  • Encryption, key management, and secrets management
  • Logging, monitoring, and alerting integrated with SIEM/SOC workflows
• Support secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and automation efforts.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and remediation of cloud security issues.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to securely deploy new cloud services and workloads.

Security Operations & Risk Reduction

• Identify, assess, and remediate cloud security risks and misconfigurations.
• Respond to security findings from monitoring tools, vulnerability scans, audits, and incidents.
• Improve detection coverage, alert quality, and response workflows related to cloud services.
• Ensure security controls are scalable, reliable, and aligned with operational realities.
• Contribute to cloud security architecture, reference designs, and technical standards.
• Active participation on the Architecture Review Board.
• Participate in security design reviews and architecture discussions for new cloud initiatives.
• Help define guardrails and best practices that enable teams to build securely by default.
• Translate architectural guidance into practical, implementable engineering solutions.
• Work closely with corporate IT, cloud platform teams, application teams, and other security staff.
• Communicate security requirements and risks clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Act as a hands‑on security partner rather than a gatekeeper.
• Mentor junior engineers and share operational best practices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on cloud security engineering.
• Demonstrated experience securing at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong proficiency with multiple standard security technologies, including:
  • IAM and directory services
  • Network and firewall technologies
  • Workload and endpoint protection
  • Vulnerability and configuration management
  • Security logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, compute, storage, and application fundamentals.
• Proven ability to work effectively with corporate IT and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED:

• Experience contributing to cloud security architecture or reference designs.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ISO 27001.
• Relevant cloud or security certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Security, CISSP, CCSP).

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will 06/24/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax‑advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.