Western Digital Seeks Security-Focused Principal DevOps Engineer in Irvine

Irvine, CA – Western Digital, a global leader in data storage solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to join their team in Irvine, California. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the security and efficiency of Western Digital’s development processes.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for security best practices and possess a deep understanding of DevOps principles. This individual will play a crucial role in integrating security measures into the CI/CD pipeline, collaborating closely with development and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion security best practices within the CI/CD pipeline, working closely with development and operations teams.
• Design, develop, and implement automated security testing tools and processes to identify vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle.
• Implement robust monitoring solutions, respond to security incidents, and develop rapid response and debugging capabilities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for operational procedures, configurations, and security best practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements to existing systems and workflows to optimize development processes.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent DevOps culture, promoting efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience in DevOps, with a strong emphasis on security (DevSecOps).
• Extensive knowledge of security best practices, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
• Expert-level proficiency in GitHub and GitHub Actions, including repository management and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) and experience with automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

Western Digital offers a competitive salary range of $130,390 – $184,700 and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive Plans (STI and LTI)
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) retirement plan

To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online, to view more open positions kindly visit Western Digital careers website.

Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.