Director, Network Architecture

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

Job Description:

Western Digital is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the global Enterprise Network Architecture team ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Lead a team of network architects globally, providing technical and leadership support
• Lead network engineering function in the US region including projects implementation and service transitioning to operations.
• Manage the architecture/design of the  WAN, LAN. WLAN, DDI, observability/monitoring services. That includes the enhancements and improvements of these services with strong considerations for software-defined networking, network automation, netdevops  and other new/emerging technologies
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in network service planning (including business case), design (high & low level), proof-of-concept and deployment
• Develop and maintain network policies and standards including network security policies and procedures
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in troubleshooting complex network related issues including  P1 and P2 incidents
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the network services team.
• Collaborate with other IT departments and business units to understand and address their network needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 16+ years of experience in network administration and design, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team of network architects and engineers
• CCIE or equivalent certification
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.), network security concepts, and network troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, etc.) and network management platforms (Cisco, Arista, Aruba, etc.) preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts (AWS VPC, GCP, Azure VNET, etc.) a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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