Senior Network Architect

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be part of our WDC Network Architecture team responsible for designing and optimizing our global network infrastructure, ensuring high network performance/reliability.

• Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and standard frameworks.
• Provide deep expertise in network design conceptual, proof-of-concept, and network deployment mythologies.
• Provide technical leadership to the operations teams.
• Partner with cyber security to detect, prevent and defend security network vulnerability.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues related to routing, switching, and wireless infrastructure.
•  Provide technical expertise and fully engage during P1/P2 network escalation.
•  Engage with external vendors on technology evaluation and recommendation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum 10 years experience working with multi-vendors technologies including routing, switching and security.
• Solid understanding of data center networking technologies and solutions including Cisco/Arista switches, DNAC, CloudVision.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN solutions.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in networking technologies/solutions

SKILLS:

• Expert understanding of multiple public cloud services and advanced cloud networking.
• Ability to execute in a methodical manner to gather, document, and present specific requirements as well as articulate technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem determination/resolution skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills regarding technical and non-technical concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish professional working relationships with varying levels of both business and technical personnel.
• Candidates must be willing to be on call (in rotation with other team members) including night and weekends to support customer environments after hours. Night and weekend work will occur.

PREFERRED:

• Technical certification as CCIE or equivalent is preferred

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.

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