Senior IT Compliance Analyst - Business Applications

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®, and WD_BLACK™.

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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT Compliance Analyst to join our Business Applications team in San Jose, United States. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring our organization's IT systems and processes adhere to relevant compliance standards and regulations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT compliance programs aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Support IT Management to comply with risk assessments and audits of business applications and IT systems to identify potential compliance issues
• Analyze complex data sets to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls and generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and improve compliance processes
• Stay up-to-date with evolving IT compliance regulations and industry best practices
• Provide guidance and training to staff on IT compliance policies and procedures
• Manage and oversee compliance-related projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies during compliance reviews and audits
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT compliance policies, procedures, and controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT compliance or a similar role within the technology sector
• In-depth knowledge of IT compliance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA
• Proven track record of implementing and maintaining effective compliance programs
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
• Proficiency in compliance management software and business applications
• Strong risk assessment and management capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable
• Experience with IT governance and information security best practices

Additional Information

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