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At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented leader to own Western Digital’s Information Security Architecture function.

The foundation of an effective Information Security program is the technical and process solutions that are implemented to securely enable business needs.  Creating those solutions, in partnership with IT and other enterprise stakeholders, is at the heart of Western Digital’s InfoSec Architecture organization.  The world is moving quickly.  Business leaders want to take advantage of many emerging, sometimes bleeding edge, technologies and services.  None of it can happen without InfoSec.

Unlike many singularly focused IT roles, a Security Architect must have a broad and reasonably deep understanding of all relevant technologies including networking, systems and devices, storage, cloud services, applications, AI / Generative AI, and the sub-components within each.  Excellent interpersonal skills are also needed to establish and foster the type of positive relationships that will make others want to engage with InfoSec.  And it all starts with the leader of the team.

Along with consultative architectural responsibilities, this team owns network firewall architecture and engineering, including VPN services.  Defining a strategy to expand and evolve these technologies and services, plus growing and maturing our cloud services security practice, awaits the person who takes on this critically important role.

Responsibilities  

• Immersive leadership for an end-to-end Security Architecture management practice
• Build and strengthen security-related business partnerships across the enterprise
• Own and evolve all network firewall and VPN architecture, engineering, and services
• Champion process improvements to include an increased use of automation to replace inefficient manual efforts
• Integrate into the risk management program providing guidance and solutions as needed
• Remove roadblocks for your team and achieve proper commitment from stakeholders
• Present Information Security Architecture program strategies, updates, and plans for improvements to executive leadership
• Proactively mentor and manage your team to continually grow their skills and careers
• Be an outstanding leader, communicator, and role model

REQUIRED:

• Requires extensive, immersive, and proven leadership experience in the area of Information Security Architecture including related technologies and processes
• Positive track record of earning and maintaining the trust of clients, team members, peers, partners, and executives
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various levels of audiences 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex security requirements into practical solutions
• Attention to detail is a must while not losing site of the bigger picture
• Ability to operate under pressure in a complex business and technology environment

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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.

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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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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.