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SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) LEAD

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 * Full-time
   
   
   
 * Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related
   compensation & benefits details below
 * Salary Range: 148,495.00-210,300.00
 * Business Function: IT Security
 * Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25


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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Operations Center (SOC)
Manager to lead our cybersecurity defense team. As the SOC Manager, you will be
responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring the
effective detection, investigation, and response to security incidents. You will
work closely with other cybersecurity teams, IT departments, and senior
leadership to protect our organization’s assets and data from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

 * Leadership & Management: Lead and manage a team of SOC analysts, threat
   hunters, and incident responders. Develop and maintain SOC processes,
   playbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and
   effective response to security incidents. Foster a collaborative and
   high-performance culture within the SOC team, providing mentorship, guidance,
   and professional development opportunities.
 * Incident Management: Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events
   to detect and respond to potential threats. Ensure timely and effective
   response to security incidents, including root cause analysis, containment,
   eradication, and recovery. Coordinate with other departments during major
   incidents, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
 * Operational Excellence: Continuously improve SOC operations by evaluating and
   implementing new tools, technologies, and methodologies. Ensure SOC coverage
   24/7 through effective staffing and on-call rotations. Develop key
   performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of SOC
   operations and drive continuous improvement.
 * Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Integrate threat intelligence into SOC
   operations, ensuring that the team is aware of and prepared for emerging
   threats. Oversee the creation and refinement of detection rules, ensuring
   they are aligned with the latest threat landscape. Lead efforts to identify
   gaps in monitoring and develop strategies to enhance detection capabilities.
 * Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the IT and cybersecurity
   teams to ensure alignment on security strategies and initiatives. Communicate
   SOC performance, threat landscape insights, and incident response outcomes to
   senior leadership and other stakeholders. Collaborate with external partners
   and industry peers to stay informed of the latest security trends and best
   practices.
 * Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure SOC operations comply with relevant
   regulations, standards, and best practices. Participate in audits,
   assessments, and reviews to ensure the organization’s security posture is
   robust and compliant. Work with the risk management team to assess and
   mitigate security risks.


QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills:

 * Proficiency with SIEM tools, EDR solutions (Defender, CrowdStrike), and other
   security monitoring technologies.
 * Knowledge of network and endpoint security, threat intelligence, and incident
   response methodologies.
 * Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python,
   PowerShell) is a plus.
 * Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Security Operations Certified
   (GSOC), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or similar.
 * Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements related to
   cybersecurity.

Soft Skills:

 * Excellent leadership and team management skills.
 * Pragmatic problem solver and organizational
 * Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience presenting
   to senior leadership.
 * Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and in complex situations.
 * High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
 * Prior experience in a global or large-scale SOC environment.


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.

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