Western Digital Capital
Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer
Western Digital Capital, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer
Full-time
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range: 135,660.00-192,100.00
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer to spearhead our vulnerability assessment, remediation, and attack surface reduction efforts.
This position involves leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of vulnerabilities across various platforms, networks, and applications, with a focus on reducing the organization's attack surface.
The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of Enterprise IT and Engineering landscape and a proven track record in vulnerability management, with in-depth expertise in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Vulnerability Management:
Take ownership of the vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting of security vulnerabilities.
Attack Surface Reduction:
Analyze and map the organization’s attack surface, identifying potential entry points and areas of exposure.
Collaboration & Mentorship:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and security operations, to integrate vulnerability management practices into development and operational processes.
Stakeholder Communication:
Effectively communicate vulnerability management activities, findings, and risk mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Critical Decision-Making:
Make informed, critical decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring the protection of the organization’s infrastructure and data.
Governance & Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with the latest vulnerability management tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Automation and Tooling:
Evaluate and implement tools and technologies to automate vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, and remediation tracking.
Technical Skills:
Experience operating vulnerability analysis tools and ability to articulate the results.
Deep understanding of systems architecture and security technologies.
Extensive experience in vulnerability assessment, prioritization, and management within large-scale, complex IT environments.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and experience with automation tools.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business risks for stakeholders.
Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and in complex situations.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical and mental disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
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Full-time
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range: 135,660.00-192,100.00
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer to spearhead our vulnerability assessment, remediation, and attack surface reduction efforts.
This position involves leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of vulnerabilities across various platforms, networks, and applications, with a focus on reducing the organization's attack surface.
The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of Enterprise IT and Engineering landscape and a proven track record in vulnerability management, with in-depth expertise in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Vulnerability Management:
Take ownership of the vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting of security vulnerabilities.
Attack Surface Reduction:
Analyze and map the organization’s attack surface, identifying potential entry points and areas of exposure.
Collaboration & Mentorship:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and security operations, to integrate vulnerability management practices into development and operational processes.
Stakeholder Communication:
Effectively communicate vulnerability management activities, findings, and risk mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Critical Decision-Making:
Make informed, critical decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring the protection of the organization’s infrastructure and data.
Governance & Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with the latest vulnerability management tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Automation and Tooling:
Evaluate and implement tools and technologies to automate vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, and remediation tracking.
Technical Skills:
Experience operating vulnerability analysis tools and ability to articulate the results.
Deep understanding of systems architecture and security technologies.
Extensive experience in vulnerability assessment, prioritization, and management within large-scale, complex IT environments.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and experience with automation tools.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business risks for stakeholders.
Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and in complex situations.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical and mental disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
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