Security Data Engineer & Program Manager

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Are you a data enthusiast with a knack for turning complex datasets into actionable insights? Are you also a multitasking pro who can juggle administrative tasks with ease? If you're looking for a role that combines the best of both worlds—data engineering and program management—then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Information Security team and make a significant impact by driving data-driven decisions while supporting the critical functions of the Office of the CISO. 

As our Security Data Engineer & Program Manager, you'll be expected to dive deep into data analysis, leveraging advanced techniques and tools to extract meaningful insights. This includes writing complex queries, performing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and creating innovative aggregate and analyze complex data sets. Additionally, you'll be responsible for building and partnering with various stakeholders to maintain data pipelines to ensure seamless data integration across various platforms. On the administrative side, you'll be adept at managing project portfolios, coordinating multiple initiatives, driving towards successful and efficient execution of business objectives, and ensuring that the Office of the CISO runs smoothly. Your ability to seamlessly transition between technical and administrative tasks will be key to your success. 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis (Primary Responsibility):

• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets to manage budgets and financial figures.
• Pull data from various sources to compile comprehensive datasets.
• Perform data deduplication, cleaning, and correlation tasks to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Manage databases and data flows to support business processes.
• Create dashboards, graphs, and reports to visualize data insights.
• Generate data-driven forecasts and trend analyses to support decision-making.
• Design and manage relational and non-relational databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support business requirements.

Administrative Support (Secondary Responsibility):

• Create and design PowerPoint presentations for various stakeholders.
• Organize and manage meetings, including scheduling, coordinating agendas, and preparing meeting materials.
• Handle logistics for travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodations.
• File expense reports and manage reimbursement processes.
• Engage with stakeholders to support various initiatives and tasks needed to support the Office of the CISO.
• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for executive meetings and events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in an IT related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the data engineering.
• Proven experience in data engineering, including working with spreadsheets (Excel, Smartsheets, Google sheets, SharePoint lists, etc), databases, and data flows.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (such as Power BI, Tableau) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint).
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and creating data-driven reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• 2+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience presenting details and strategies to leadership.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in project management and coordinating administrative functions.
• Familiarity with security-related data and compliance requirements.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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 [email protected] 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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/11/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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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.