Full-Time Senior Information Security Architect
Western Digital is hiring a remote Full-Time Senior Information Security Architect. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Irvine, CA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Hybrid role with 3 days in office per week.
Are you an advanced security architect passionate about shaping the future of information security at a Fortune 500 technology company? We invite you to join our dynamic team!
We are seeking an experienced, visionary Information Security Architect with a strong systems-level understanding of infrastructure, applications, and cloud services.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture Design and Assessment: Develop comprehensive security architectures, design secure solutions for complex environments focusing on production quality and resource availability.
- Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expertise: Provide expertise in network firewalls, intrusion detection, network segmentation, data protection, and other related solutions.
- Cybersecurity Representative: Partner with stakeholders, technical experts, and business leaders to support operational objectives, and design policies to safeguard against threats.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and communicate security concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
- Business Partnership: Engage with business units to understand security needs and develop solutions that align with business objectives.
- Security Solutioning: Evaluate business requirements, identify secure solutions, and ensure security measures align with strategic goals.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Security Standards and Best Practices: Develop and maintain security standards and documentation.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging security trends and enhance the security framework.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Information Security Architecture roles, focusing on systems-level understanding, cloud security, network security, endpoint security, and data loss prevention.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with a focus on business enablement and IP protection.
- Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are desirable.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Familiarity with cloud security architecture, compliance standards, and regulations.