Western Digital's reliance on software development workflows is growing by leaps and bounds as a leading provider of Storage Solutions.  As Secure Development Factory (SDF) Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be at the heart of Western Digital’s engineering process, delivering the software development tools and infrastructure that empower engineering teams to develop and deliver high-quality products quickly. The sheer diversity of Western Digital’s products demands a secure development infrastructure that allows teams to develop many types of software at scale without sacrificing security, development velocity, stability, code quality or code health. 

This position requires partnering with WDC engineering teams, IT teams, and others to deliver the right scalable tools and infrastructure that help engineers develop, test, debug and release software and products quickly. We impact thousands of Western Digital developers worldwide and millions of customers by increasing the pace of product development, improving product quality, and directly impacting WDC’s bottom line.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a relentless focus on the customer experience and an ability to multitask, assimilate data, make decisions and prioritize complex work while paying attention to the details.  Communication with internal customers, vendors and co-workers clearly and professionally is an absolute must.

As a DevOps Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated systems and processes to improve the efficiency of our development and operations teams. You will work closely with software engineers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance our CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure, and ensure smooth deployment and operation of our applications. This position demands a blend of strong technical proficiency in DevOps Tools, Linux Operating Systems, Networking, Storage, Database, HaProxy, VMWare, Ansible and Security. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Development: Design, develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for deploying infrastructure as code (IaC) for a secure development platform. 
• Build a scalable automation framework that can be leveraged by different IT teams.
• Design, build, and maintain a self-service portal based on ServiceNow, integrated with Jira and AWX.
• UI Development: Develop and maintain user interfaces for system monitoring and management tools, ensuring a user-friendly experience for both technical and non-technical users.
• Dashboard and Metrics Development: Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights into system performance, application health, and operational metrics.
• Data Analysis: Analyze metrics and logs to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for performance improvements.
• Implement and maintain security measures, including access controls, encryption, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management.
• Support and maintain DevSecOps tools infrastructure, including version control systems, using Configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation framework, system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, security threats, and best practices in DevSecOps and infrastructure management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Proven experience in DevOps, automation, and CI/CD practices. Typically, 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, AWX, Python and Shell Scripting.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Terraform, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with PowerBI for data visualization and reporting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Strong expertise in Linux operating systems and Automation including security best practices.
• Experience in UI development using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Preferred knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Codescene, JFrog Artifactory, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an attention to detail.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.