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

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.

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

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 [email protected] 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 be 03/04/2026 (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.