Full-Time
Information Security GRC Specialist – Compliance and Technical Lead
Posted on 4/27/2024
Develops data storage solutions and devices
Senior
Irvine, CA, USA
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of experience in information security, including risk management, risk assessments, reporting, and metrics analysis, and hands-on with at least one of the following: security engineering, network security, identity and access management, security operations, and/or software development security.
- 3+ years of experience in technical roles, or similar technical proficiency required.
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits.
- Strong understanding of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Experience in generating and interpreting information security metrics and reports.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in building and maturing information security risk management practices.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GSNA or similar are highly desirable.
- Technical certifications such as GCIH, GPEN, CEH, OSCP or similar are highly desirable.
- Lead technology and security compliance programs that meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
- Lead technical assessment activities to identify, evaluate, and prioritize information security risks across the organization, including threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to information and technology assets.
- Develop and drive implementation of effective risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Develop comprehensive metrics and dashboards to communicate the status of information security risks to stakeholders and leadership.
- Analyze security data to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate security audits and assessments.
- Collaborate across the organization to ensure the integration of risk management practices into organizational processes and projects.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices for information security and risk management.
- Provide expert technical guidance and support in developing and maintaining information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Implement enterprise-wide risk management frameworks that aligns with industry standards (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, etc).
Western Digital specializes in high-performance data storage solutions, offering SSDs, HDDs, USB drives, and memory cards designed to power current technology and drive future innovations. Their products are at the forefront of data storage technology, catering to a wide range of storage needs.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↑ 5%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