Manager, Security

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

The Security Manager will be an integral member of the Global Security team reporting directly to the Security Director. The Security Manager will collaborate extensively with the global security management team and other key stakeholders in the strategy, design, development and implementation of physical security initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Motivated team player with a sense of urgency and initiative in independently determining and completing critical actions
• Under both directed and self-initiated actions assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs and procedures necessary to ensure the overall security and safety of employees, customers/clients, contractors, suppliers, or visitors of western digital
• Identify security vulnerabilities and define objectives in accordance with departmental goals relating to capital projects, supported events and the needs or requests of business units
• Assist in the establishment of action plans, timetables, and outcome measurements by obtaining and allocating resources, by reviewing progress and by making mid-course corrections as needed
• Support change management as it pertains to related dynamic security events and needs
• Collaborate with and develop excellent working relationships with all global security stakeholders to ensure superior operational outcome and security service delivery
• Drive to improve security operations by providing trending analysis
• Be skilled in aligning projects, programs, and operations with strategic objectives
• Invest security resources in the right workflow to deliver the expected value and be able to work with a variety of western digital project teams
• Oversee the development of security strategies and systems for the protection of facilities, personnel, data, and assets
• Support change management as it pertains to dynamic security events and needs
• Use a combination of management skills and specific security system knowledge to assist in the development and implementation of global function strategies and programs and coordinate physical security projects through progressive stages with the goal of project completion within specified time and budget constraints
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business management or any applicable field.
• 5 years related work experience and at least 3 years specific and demonstrated security experience or a combination of education and direct experience.
• Experience in developing business processes and business process mapping
• Preferred:
• Preferred security experience includes law enforcement, military, intelligence, public service, or private sector security organizations.
• Previous experience at least in a supervisory role for handling site security operations
• Project management certification is a plus.
• Skills
• Very strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Minimum 2-3 years of investigative experience in leading and conducting criminal investigations, investigative interviewing , evidence gathering and case building.
• Strong verbal presentation skills, and ability to communicate planning strategy and concepts to leadership, stakeholders, and staff
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to track all work and key metrics in a case management database or other tracking systems
• Ability to process work quickly, accurately, and with changing priorities
  
  

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.