Director Information Security GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) - Western Digital

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.

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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.

Compelling opportunity for an experienced and talented leader to own Western Digital’s Information Security Risk Management practice inclusive of broad security and IT related governance and compliance oversight.

The foundation of a successful Information Security program is the identification and effective management of risks.  The results significantly influence prioritization, funding, technology, and resourcing decisions across the organization and sets the stage for executive communications to achieve alignment between corporate and InfoSec program goals.  The accomplished leader in this role will grow and mature Western Digital’s security risk management practice spanning multiple functional areas and security disciplines.

This position demands a well-rounded security practitioner with a balance of technical, process, and industry knowledge with practical experience across information security domains.

Responsibilities  

• Risk Management
  • Grow and mature an end-to-end security risk identification and management practice
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and prioritize risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
  • Monitor the risk landscape and adapt the risk register as needed to address emerging threats
• Governance and Compliance
  • Own and enforce corporate Information Security Policies and Standards
  • Manage and enhance 3rd party risk assessment processes and execution as part of a holistic supply chain security program
  • Champion process improvements to include an increased use of automation to replace inefficient manual risk management and compliance workflows
  • Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure contractual agreements include appropriate security requirements
• Customer Security Engagement
  • Collaborate with the sales and customer-facing teams to address customer security concerns and provide assurances regarding the organization's security posture
  • Lead responses to security inquires and audit requests from customers, governments, and industry standards bodies.  Streamline the process to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Drive internal security capabilities and processes toward satisfying relevant security frameworks (e.g. ISO-27001, NIST 800-171, etc.)
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
  • Lead the maturation of the organization's BCP and DR programs, ensuring their alignment with business needs and industry standards
  • Conduct regular testing and exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of BCP and DR plans
• Security Awareness Training
  • Develop and deploy security awareness and training programs to educate Western Digital’s workforce about security best practices and policy compliance
  • Promote a security-conscious culture throughout the company by fostering a proactive and informed approach to security
• Leadership Excellence
  • Remove roadblocks for your team and achieve proper commitment from stakeholders
  • Proactively mentor and manage your team to continually grow their skills and careers
  • Be an outstanding leader, communicator, and role model

• Proven experience in senior level information security leadership roles including but not limited to risk management and compliance
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex security risks and develop appropriate solutions
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, regulations, and standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, SOX, PCI)
• Positive track record of earning and maintaining the trust of clients, team members, peers, partners, and executives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various levels of audiences 
• Relevant experience in large technology or manufacturing environments is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable

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.

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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.