Senior Network Architect

Company Description

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.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive 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.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and standard
frameworks.
• Provide deep expertise in network design conceptual, proof-of-concept, and network
deployment mythologies.
• Develop a strong working relationship with engineering, manufacturing, and cross IT
functions.
• Partner with cyber security to detect, prevent and defend security network vulnerability.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues related to routing, switching, and wireless
infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise and fully engage during P1/P2 network escalation.
• Engage with external vendors on technology evaluation and recommendation.
• Hands-on experience with large SD-WAN and Aruba Wireless deployment.
• Knowledge of Airwave and Aruba Insight for wireless network visibility.
• Extensive familiarity with Cloudflare and Infoblox DNS & DHCP services.                              • Extensive knowledge and experience in routing and switching especially with Arista and Cisco products and services

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience working with multi-vendors technologies including
routing, switching, wireless and security.
• Data Center, Campus, Manufacturing, Engineering Network Design and Deployment
• Ability to execute in a methodical manner to gather, document, and present specific
requirements as well as articulate technical solutions.
• Exceptional documentation skills that can clearly articulate technical designs, issues and
constraints, procedures, and network assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem determination/resolution skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills regarding technical and non-technical
concepts
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish professional working
relationships with varying levels of both business and technical personnel.
• Self-directed to complete tasks in both a professional and timely manner with minimal
supervision.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Expert understanding of network design practices from small office to large campus.
• Expert understanding of multiple public cloud services and advanced networking
services.
• Comprehension of network security isolation and protection mechanisms.
• Understanding of leadership concepts as they pertain to mentoring and managing for
performance.
• Demonstrated performance in a large-scale enterprise technical work environment with
minimum of 6 - 8 years of direct industry experience in Network Routing, Switching,
Wireless, and Network Security.
• Experience working in an operations and architecture team for a minimum of 8 – 10
years.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in Router, Switch, Wireless, Firewalls, Load
Balancer, VPN, DNS, DHCP, NTP, TACACS, RADIUS, and Packet Analysis, etc.

EDUCATION:
Candidates should have a desire to gain technical skills through advanced certifications
(CCNP/CCIE/Aruba and CWNP Wireless) or other similar achievements.
• Cisco certifications or equivalent experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 – 15 years equivalent experience

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. 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. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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