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.

Architecture & Design

• 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.

Collaboration & Communication

• 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.
• Multi-cloud experience
• Relevant cloud or security certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Security, CISSP, CCSP).

Additional Information

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 11/03/2026 (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.

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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.