Western Digital Analyst Security Architect Palo Alto experience 

Algeria, Tinduf 

820162221

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

Responsibilities

• Architecture Design and Assessment: Develop a comprehensive systems-level understanding of the organization's infrastructure, applications, and cloud services. Design and implement robust security architectures that incorporate layer 7 network firewalls and related capabilities. Design secure solutions for complex environments that focus on workflow enablement and productivity.

• Network Firewall Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise in layer 7 network firewalls, defining strategies, configurations, and policies to safeguard against advanced threats and attacks.

Own the evaluation and approval process for network and firewall changes and exceptions

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams including networking, data center/server, and cloud specialists. Tailor communication to effectively convey security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences across the organization.

• Business Partnership: Proactively engage with business units such as engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to understand their security needs and challenges. Translate these insights into effective security solutions that align with overall business objectives.

Serve as the primary security partner for product engineering in the Americas, providing recommendations for foundational security practices.

• Security Solutioning: Evaluate business requirements and technical constraints to develop secure and innovative solutions. Ensure that security measures complement the organization's strategic and operational goals.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct security assessments and security architecture reviews to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks. Collaborate with teams to implement mitigation strategies and enhance overall security posture.
• Security Standards and Best Practices: Lead the development and maintenance of security standards, guidelines, and documentation related to systems architecture, network firewalls, and associated technologies.

• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, threats, and technologies. Apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's security framework.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security Architecture roles, with a strong focus on systems-level understanding, layer 7 network firewalls, and associated technologies.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or related credentials are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, encryption, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in assessing complex requirements and translating them into practical, secure solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud security architecture and cloud service providers is advantageous.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO27001) is beneficial.