Micron Technology

Staff Security Engineer

Micron Technology • $110K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in information security with DLP expertise, policy design, and data classification/labeling.
  • Strong technical background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with AI and automation technologies, including machine learning and cloud AI platforms.
  • Proficient in cloud and security operations technologies and scripting/automation tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for implementing security controls across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage enterprise DLP policies for various platforms and activities.
  • Optimize detection capabilities for sensitive intellectual property using advanced technologies.
  • Tune DLP policies for reduced false positives and automate remediation workflows.
  • Monitor for data ex-filtration across multiple egress channels.
  • Create detections for anomalous access and data ex-filtration activities.
  • Maintain information protection standards, governance, and operational efficiency metrics.
  • Lead enterprise-wide initiatives in data classification, sensitivity labeling, and rights management.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to team members' needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury, and pay for family leave.
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive benefits designed for well-being and professional growth.
Full Job Description
As a member of the IP Protection team, you will build and operate data protection solutions that safeguard Micron's intellectual property throughout its lifecycle. You will partner with team members across all of Micron's business areas to identify and reduce data exposure risks, improve data governance, and enable secure collaboration both inside and outside the company.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the enterprise DLP authority, developing and managing data loss prevention policies spanning devices, electronic messaging, internet activities, cloud applications, and storage platforms.
  • Develop and optimize advanced detection capabilities for source code, hardware designs, algorithms, product roadmaps, and other intellectual property using regex, fingerprints, EDM/IDM, and ML-based classifiers.
  • Continuously tune DLP policies to reduce false positives and negatives while implementing automated remediation and tiered response workflows.
  • Monitor and protect against data ex-filtration across key egress channels, including USB devices, email, SaaS applications, personal webmail, messaging platforms, generative AI tools, and cloud sync services.
  • Develop detections for anomalous access and ex-filtration activities, such as bulk downloads, repository mirroring, and unusual after-hours behavior.
  • Author and maintain information protection standards, DLP governance, runbooks, exception processes, and data points to measure program health and operational efficiency.
  • Lead enterprise-wide data classification, sensitivity labeling, rights management, and conditional access initiatives to safeguard sensitive information internally and externally.
  • Drive large-scale, highly technical information protection programs, bringing to bear auto-labeling, workflow integration, and policy-based controls to strengthen intellectual property protection at scale.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of information security experience with hands-on expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification/labeling, and enterprise-scale policy design across endpoints, email, web, SaaS, and cloud environments.
  • Strong technical foundation in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience, with deep knowledge of networking, operating systems, intellectual property data protection, and enterprise data movement.
  • Experience with AI and automation technologies, including machine learning concepts, Copilot Studio, UiPath, SharePoint, and cloud AI platforms such as Azure AI Foundry and AWS Bedrock.
  • Proficiency with cloud and security operations technologies, including Azure, AWS, GCP, SIEM/SOAR platforms, and scripting/automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, and Splunk SPL.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to operationalize security controls through custom keywords, dictionaries, automation, and collaboration across multiple functions.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Candidates with a master's degree or equivalent experience in technology or science and relevant professional certifications are preferred.
  • Deep expertise in information security, cloud platforms, automation, and technology powered by artificial intelligence, passionate about safeguarding critical intellectual property and business assets across global enterprises.


As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

About Micron Technology

Micron Technology Careers

Join the vibrant team at Micron Technology, a leader in memory and storage solutions, and propel your career into the future of technology. At Micron, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and innovation, offering a range of job opportunities that encourage professional growth and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Micron Technology, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, working on groundbreaking projects that redefine how the world uses information to enrich life. Our team is dedicated to leading through a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation.

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Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, Micron offers a path to personal and professional growth. We are hiring across multiple disciplines, seeking passionate, curious, and innovative team players.

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Join our global team of professionals and be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Micron provides targeted solutions and technologies that are integral to advancing how the world works, learns, and plays.

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Experience Micron’s inclusive culture where we value diversity and provide extensive benefits to ensure the well-being of all our team members. Engage in networking opportunities within the company to expand your skills and advance your career.

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Learn more about Micron Technology
Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
MU
* Ladders Estimates

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