(NEW GRAD ONLY) Professional, Information Technology

This role is for a New Grad Professional in Information Technology at Western Digital, focusing on driving Smart Factory initiatives, implementing IoT technologies, and supporting IT modernization. Responsibilities include providing Level 2 technical support for manufacturing systems, ensuring IT compliance and security operations, managing SLAs, and assisting with IT budgeting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields and skills in servers, storage, networks, scripting (Python), and IT security.

Must Have

• Drive Smart Factory initiatives and support the implementation of IoT technologies.
• Contribute to IT modernization efforts and process-simplification projects.
• Partner with cross-functional IT teams to deliver robust infrastructure, storage, network, and server solutions.
• Provide Level 2 technical support for manufacturing systems and critical applications.
• Maintain IT compliance by adhering to regulatory standards, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Oversee IT security operations, including patch management, endpoint protection, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strengthen IT Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and manage high-priority incidents.
• Help manage IT budgeting and cost-optimization activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, IoT System and Information Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or related fields in IT cyber security.
• Basic understanding of servers, storage, networks, backup systems, and cloud concepts.
• Awareness of IoT devices, smart wearables, and manufacturing automation technologies.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages and web applications.
• Basic knowledge of IT security, patch management, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to provide Level 2 technical support and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Basic understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and service-management principles.
• Strong analytical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills for working with IT and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and attention to detail.
• Good English communication skills, verbal and written.

Good to Have

• Internship or project experience in IT systems, networking, IoT, IT innovation or emerging technologies (AI, 5IR) is preferred.

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Job Description

Responsibility:

• Drive Smart Factory initiatives and support the implementation of IoT technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and digital capability.
• Contribute to IT modernization efforts and process-simplification projects to improve system performance and operational reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional IT teams to deliver robust infrastructure, storage, network, and server solutions aligned with manufacturing requirements.
• Provide Level 2 technical support for manufacturing systems and critical applications, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Maintain IT compliance by adhering to regulatory standards, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Oversee IT security operations, including patch management, endpoint protection, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strengthen IT Service-Level Agreements (SLAs), manage high-priority incidents, and continuously enhance end-user experience.
• Help manage IT budgeting and cost-optimization activities, including procurement of hardware, software, and technology services to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, IoT System and Information Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or related fields in IT cyber security

Skills:

• Basic understanding of servers, storage, networks, backup systems, and cloud concepts
• Awareness of IoT devices, smart wearables, and manufacturing automation technologies
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages and web applications.
• Basic knowledge of IT security, patch management, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to provide Level 2 technical support and troubleshoot technical issues
• Basic understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and service-management principles
• Strong analytical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills for working with IT and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and attention to detail
• Internship or project experience in IT systems, networking, IoT, IT innovation or emerging technologies (AI, 5IR) is preferred
• Good English communication skills, verbal and written

Additional Information

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