- Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
- Salary Range: 195,330.00-276,700.00
- Business Function: Network Administration
- Location (Secondary): Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01
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.
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
Job Description:
Western Digital is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the global Enterprise Network Architecture team ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead a team of network architects globally, providing technical and leadership support.
- Lead network engineering function in the US region including projects implementation and service transitioning to operations.
- Manage the architecture/design of the WAN, LAN, WLAN, DDI, observability/monitoring services, with strong considerations for software-defined networking, network automation, netdevops and other new/emerging technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise in network service planning (including business case), design (high & low level), proof-of-concept and deployment.
- Develop and maintain network policies and standards including network security policies and procedures.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise in troubleshooting complex network related issues including P1 and P2 incidents.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the network services team.
- Collaborate with other IT departments and business units to understand and address their network needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 16+ years of experience in network administration and design, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in managing and leading a team of network architects and engineers.
- CCIE or equivalent certification.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.), network security concepts, and network troubleshooting methodologies.
- Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, etc.) and network management platforms (Cisco, Arista, Aruba, etc.) preferred.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts (AWS VPC, GCP, Azure VNET, etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of these characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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 staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/12/2024 (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.
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. 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.
- 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; and other voluntary benefit programs.
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