Western Digital Capital
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Western Digital Capital, Denver, Colorado, United States,
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt positionSalary Range: 208,760.00-295,700.00Business Function: IT SecurityWork Location: Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.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 RESPONSIBILITIESDefine 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, 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 including containment, communication, and coordination across all relevant business functions.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 and employee engagement activities.Build, inspire, empower, and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperienced 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.Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.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 legally protected characteristics.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.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.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and performance.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and more.
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Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt positionSalary Range: 208,760.00-295,700.00Business Function: IT SecurityWork Location: Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.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 RESPONSIBILITIESDefine 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, 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 including containment, communication, and coordination across all relevant business functions.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 and employee engagement activities.Build, inspire, empower, and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperienced 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.Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.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 legally protected characteristics.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.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.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and performance.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and more.
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