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Cloud Security Operations Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Hybrid role working with the Security Operations team to monitor SIEM logging and incidents, as well as managing and maintaining log source connections, specifically for cloud security platforms ...

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Cloud Security Specialist II

Houston, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Assess security risks, prioritize remediation efforts, and provide strategic recommendations based on business and operational needs. * Develop and deliver actionable documentation, including cloud ...

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Cloud Security Manager (Azure)

Orlando, FL · Hybrid

$61.25 - $81.25/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Cloud Security Manager to lead the strategic and operational security efforts across our Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Reporting directly to the ...

Cloud Security Analyst

Stamford, CT · On-site +1

$50 - $52/hr

Responsibilities Monitor and support cloud security operations and access controls Identify vulnerabilities, security risks, and misconfigurations across cloud environments Assist with incident ...

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How much do cloud security operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for cloud security operations in the United States is $125,434.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Cloud Security Operations, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Cloud Security Operations often face challenges such as staying up to date with rapidly evolving cloud technologies, managing multi-cloud environments, and responding to security incidents in real time. Collaboration with development and IT teams is crucial to integrate security best practices early in the deployment process. To address these challenges, many teams prioritize ongoing training, use automation tools to monitor security events, and establish clear incident response protocols to minimize risks and improve efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Cloud Security Operations, and why are they important?

To thrive in Cloud Security Operations, you need strong expertise in cybersecurity principles, cloud infrastructure, risk management, and typically a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), security tools (like SIEM, IDS/IPS), and certifications such as AWS Certified Security or CISSP are highly valuable. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for identifying threats and collaborating across teams. These skills are vital to safeguard cloud environments, ensure compliance, and maintain organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

What is the difference between Cloud Security Operations vs Cloud Security Engineer?

AspectCloud Security OperationsCloud Security Engineer
Primary FocusMonitoring, managing, and responding to security incidents in cloud environmentsDesigning, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for cloud infrastructure
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSPAWS/Azure certifications, CISSP, CCSP
Work EnvironmentSecurity operations centers, cloud platforms, incident response teamsDevelopment environments, cloud architecture teams, security design projects
Common UsageDay-to-day security monitoring and incident handlingSecurity architecture and solution development

While Cloud Security Operations focuses on ongoing security management and incident response within cloud environments, Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing security measures. Both roles require similar certifications and often collaborate to ensure comprehensive cloud security.

What is Cloud Security Operations?

Cloud Security Operations refers to the processes, technologies, and personnel responsible for protecting cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure from security threats. This involves monitoring cloud environments for vulnerabilities, managing access controls, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. Professionals in this field work to prevent, detect, and remediate security threats to keep cloud environments secure and reliable.
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Infographic showing various Cloud Security Operations job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,434 per year, or $60.3 per hour.
Sr. Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

Sr. Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

Sandisk

Milpitas, CA

$74.75 - $99.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

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 handson implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of security controls across our cloud environments. This role is primarily engineeringfocused, 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 longterm improvements, but the core expectation is strong technical execution and daytoday 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, infrastructureascode, and automation efforts.
  • Perform handson 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 nontechnical audiences.
  • Act as a handson 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 handson 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 crossfunctional engineering teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED:

  • Experience contributing to cloud security architecture or reference designs.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and infrastructureascode 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

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 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.

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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.