Western Digital Capital
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Western Digital Capital, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Full-time
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range: 208,760.00-295,700.00
Business Function: IT Security
Work Location: Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01
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.
This is a Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office.
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a key leadership position responsible for establishing and executing the company’s vision, strategy, and program to secure information assets and systems. The CISO will work with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization and ensure that information security is both a business enabler and a business protector.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define and implement a comprehensive and forward-thinking information security strategy for the enterprise aligned with business objectives and recognized best practices.
Oversee the information security organization with an emphasis on the effectiveness of security controls, continuous improvement to include constant assessment of emerging technologies, and maintaining proactive partnerships across all business functions.
Collaborate with executive leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to identify security risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Own and promote information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to continuously enhance the company's security posture.
Manage security incidents and events to include containment, communication and coordination across all relevant business functions, executive updates and consultation, recovery, and closure.
Conduct regular security assessments to identify gaps and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements.
Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership and the board of directors on the status of information security initiatives and compliance efforts.
Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization through training, communication, and employee engagement activities.
Build, inspire, empower, and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals, fostering professional growth and skill development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Information Security executive leader in at least one substantial enterprise, preferably in high-tech or manufacturing with global operations.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Proven track record of effectively presenting to and interacting with senior executive leaders and company board of directors.
Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, and others.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar. Advanced degree is preferred.
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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/08/2024, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
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Full-time
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range: 208,760.00-295,700.00
Business Function: IT Security
Work Location: Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01
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.
This is a Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office.
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a key leadership position responsible for establishing and executing the company’s vision, strategy, and program to secure information assets and systems. The CISO will work with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization and ensure that information security is both a business enabler and a business protector.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define and implement a comprehensive and forward-thinking information security strategy for the enterprise aligned with business objectives and recognized best practices.
Oversee the information security organization with an emphasis on the effectiveness of security controls, continuous improvement to include constant assessment of emerging technologies, and maintaining proactive partnerships across all business functions.
Collaborate with executive leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to identify security risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Own and promote information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to continuously enhance the company's security posture.
Manage security incidents and events to include containment, communication and coordination across all relevant business functions, executive updates and consultation, recovery, and closure.
Conduct regular security assessments to identify gaps and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements.
Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership and the board of directors on the status of information security initiatives and compliance efforts.
Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization through training, communication, and employee engagement activities.
Build, inspire, empower, and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals, fostering professional growth and skill development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Information Security executive leader in at least one substantial enterprise, preferably in high-tech or manufacturing with global operations.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Proven track record of effectively presenting to and interacting with senior executive leaders and company board of directors.
Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, and others.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar. Advanced degree is preferred.
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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/08/2024, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
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