Job Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to oversee our organization’s IT infrastructure and enterprise architecture initiatives. This member of the IT leadership team will ensure the integration of IT infrastructure strategy with enterprise architecture to drive business innovation and operational excellence. This role will oversee the development, governance, and optimization of IT infrastructure while fostering a technology-driven culture and aligning IT capabilities with organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

IT Infrastructure Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy in alignment with the organization’s mission and enterprise architecture goals.
• Serve as a thought leader on IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Partner with senior leaders (including Advanced Analytics, InfoSec, Factory, Enterprise Applications, End User Services, Engineering, G&A, etc) to integrate IT infrastructure strategy into overall business and IT strategy.

Enterprise Architecture

• Collaborate with IT leadership to design and implement enterprise architecture frameworks that support robust IT infrastructure.
• Ensure seamless integration of IT platforms, tools, and processes within the broader enterprise architecture.
• Drive the alignment of IT systems with business objectives, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and efficiency.
• Oversee IT architecture to ensure it supports business continuity, disaster recovery, and real-time operations.

IT Governance and Compliance

• Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, NIST).
• Implement robust IT security and privacy practices within the enterprise architecture.
• Maintain the integrity, reliability, and availability of IT assets across the enterprise.

Technology and Infrastructure Management

• Lead the development and optimization of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic objectives.
• Leverage technology insights to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings.

Vendor and Technology Management

• Design and oversee scalable IT infrastructure aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their potential to enhance enterprise and IT infrastructure.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure alignment of technology solutions with organizational goals.

Team Leadership and Development

• Build and lead a high-performing team of IT architects, engineers, and analysts.
• Promote a collaborative environment between IT and other teams, ensuring alignment on enterprise architecture goals.
• Mentor team members to develop technical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and technology management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

SKILLS:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in the following IT Infrastructure disciplines:

Hardware

• Servers (physical and virtual)
• Storage systems (SAN, NAS)
• Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Data center infrastructure

Software

• Operating systems (Windows Server, Linux)
• Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Enterprise applications (ERP, CRM)
• Database management systems (SQL, NoSQL)
• IT service management tools (ITIL framework)

Networking

• LAN/WAN design and implementation
• Software-defined networking (SDN)
• Network security and protocols
• VPN and remote access solutions
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Cloud Computing

• Public, private, and hybrid cloud architectures
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Cloud migration strategies

Security

• Cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
• Identity and access management
• Encryption technologies
• Threat detection and prevention
• Compliance and risk management (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Emerging Technologies

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Edge computing
• 5G networks
• Blockchain

Methodologies and Frameworks

• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
• Agile and DevOps practices
• Enterprise Architecture frameworks
• IT governance models

Additional Information

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:  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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 [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 04/16/2025(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 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.

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