Western Digital

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

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.

Job Description

This is a Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office.

Compelling opportunity for an experienced and talented leader to own Western Digital’s IAM (Identity and Access Management) program within the company’s Information Security organization, reporting directly to the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer).

The many layers of technologies and services under the IAM umbrella are foundational for all human and non-human interactions with company systems, applications, and data. IAM is also at the core of an effective information security program.

While this is not intended to be a hands-on-keyboard role, the right candidate will have a strong technical background in all areas of IAM and Information Security, especially across the relevant Microsoft suite of products and services. That knowledge and experience will be leveraged to skillfully lead the program and the team as a fully responsible owner. Equally important is the ability to effectively communicate in all forms to a broad variety of audiences across the enterprise.

Are you the right fit for this exciting, rewarding, and impactful leadership opportunity?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and execute the vision and forward-thinking strategy for Western Digital’s IAM program, aligning it with business objectives and the company’s security requirements.
• Inspire, empower, and mentor a high-performing team of IAM professionals, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Promote a collaborative team environment, recognizing and celebrating individual and collective achievements.
• Proactively engage with various stakeholders, including business units, IT, legal, compliance, audit, and external partners, to understand and address their IAM needs and expectations.
• With your team, develop and deliver a comprehensive and cohesive IAM architecture factoring in requirements from relevant organizations across the business.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics for the IAM program, reporting on the effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity of the IAM processes and controls.
• Author and implement IAM policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, customer expectations, and security frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM strategies with other business processes.
• Effectively communicate IAM concepts and strategies to non-technical partners, fostering a shared understanding of security principles.
• Lead the evaluation and potential selection and implementation of emerging technologies and cutting-edge IAM solutions that may replace existing solutions or bring compelling new capabilities to the environment.
• Conduct regular IAM risk assessments and audits, identifying and remediating any gaps or issues in the IAM program.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in a strategic leadership role overseeing an IAM program in a large and complex enterprise environment which includes an emphasis on security.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality results within budget and on schedule.
• Extensive experience with on-prem and cloud-based Microsoft IAM products and services including directory services, all facets of user and device authentication and authorization, privileged access management, mobile device management, certificate management, identity federation, group management, single sign-on, etc.
• Extensive experience with industry leading IAM products and services including identity governance, privileged access management, multi-factor authentication, TLS certificate management, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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.

Western Digital 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.

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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.