Principal Devops Engineer

Job Type (exemption status):
Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range:
130,390.00-184,700.00
Business Function:
Software Development Engineering (Apps)
Work Location:
Irvine Office-LOC_WDT_USCA01
Company Description At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what's next.
To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.
When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making.
Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market-and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.
From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Here's how you can help.
We are looking for an experienced DevOps engineer specialized in security and git operations to lead several initiatives in collaboration with the product development teams and product security assurance team.
A strong candidate for this role will have good fundamentals on DevOps practices, an eye for security and make it happen attitude.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security practices into the CI/CD pipeline.
Develop and implement automated security testing tools and processes to identify vulnerabilities early in the development process.
Implement monitoring solutions, respond to incidents, building rapid response and debugging capabilities.
Create and maintain documentation related to operations, processes, configurations, and best practices.
Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies, proposing improvements to existing implementations to optimize development workflows.
Foster strong collaboration between development and operations teams, promoting a DevOps culture focused on efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications Required:

5+ years of experience in DevOps.
Proven experience in a DevSecOps or security-focused role.
Strong Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
Proficient in GitHub and GitHub Actions, including experience with managing repositories and setting up CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and automation tools.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
Skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Additional Information 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 race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity.
As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.
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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 02/22/2025 , 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 Details
An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution and results, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business and organizational needs.
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
This range may be modified in the future.
You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs; tuition reimbursement; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
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