Full-Time

Principal Network Engineer/ Routing and Switching

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Requirements
  • Minimum 8 - 12 years professional experience in Network Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Network Security.
  • Good understanding of network design practices from small office to large campus.
  • Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in networking technologies/solutions including BGP, OSPF, HA, VLAN, Spanning Tree, EtherChannel, QoS, WAN, etc.
  • Solid understanding of data center networking technologies and solutions including Cisco/Arista switches, WAN routers, structured cabling etc.
  • Excellent communication skills on technical and non-technical concepts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish professional working relationships with varying levels of both business and technical personnel.
  • Good understanding of network utility services including TFTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, SYSLOG, etc.
  • Exceptional documentation skills that can clearly articulate technical designs, issues and constraints, procedures, and network assessments.
  • Strong project management, analytical and problem determination/resolution skills.
  • Proactive and resourceful.
  • Familiar with network scanning/analysis procedures and toolsets for network readiness assessments.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • Technical certification such as CCNP/CCIE or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, build, manage, optimize, and provide operational support for US/global network infrastructure & services to ensure high resiliency/reliability.
  • Provide technical leadership to support complex Manufacturing/Office LAN/WAN/VPN and wireless infrastructure.
  • Implement changes to hardware and/or software that improve network performance, speed and connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot network issues related to BGP, OSPF, VLAN, Spanning Tree, WAN, network hardware/software, wireless etc.
  • Align with Global Network Services team to incorporate company standards and preferred practices into local site network builds.
  • Ensure local/regional network infrastructure is properly monitored. Act as point of contact and Subject Matter Expert to respond to network incidents/service requests according to Service Level Agreements.
  • Partner with Security or Cyber Defense team to fix detected vulnerabilities with systems and users to maintain high security standard.
  • Interact/communicate with vendors, service providers, peers, stakeholders, and business units for effective integration/operations of services and systems.
  • Lead, plan and participate in IT projects and Maintenance Window activities.
  • Maintain close collaboration with other global IT functional teams.

Western Digital offers a range of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure, designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently. Their products, such as all-flash arrays and JetStor NAS/SAN options, support high data throughput and multiple host ports for improved performance. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital serves a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, and also provides support and maintenance services. The company's goal is to be a reliable partner for businesses by delivering effective and innovative data storage solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High-capacity storage demand grows with AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Gaming industry expansion boosts demand for Western Digital's storage solutions.
  • Energy-efficient ePMR technology enhances Western Digital's product appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology threatens Western Digital's high-capacity HDD market share.
  • Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR advancements challenge Western Digital's market position.
  • Rapid tech advancements risk Western Digital's products becoming obsolete.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads with 32TB UltraSMR and 26TB ePMR CMR HDDs for AI.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan