Western Digital
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 and capture the first‑ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™ Professional brands. Western Digital is a key partner to some of the largest and highest‑growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever‑growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
Job Description We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Endpoint Engineering to join our team in Irvine or San Jose, United States. This role will drive the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise‑wide endpoint engineering and management solutions across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and virtual desktop environments. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in modern endpoint management platforms, device lifecycle management, and endpoint security, as well as proven leadership experience overseeing global engineering teams. This position is critical to ensuring Western Digital’s workforce productivity and security, empowering innovation for our employees worldwide, and strengthening device resiliency in alignment with corporate security and compliance standards. This leader will drive Western Digital’s modern endpoint management strategy, implement Digital Employee Experience (DEX) monitoring, and ensure seamless integration of endpoint security, compliance, and automation across a diverse enterprise ecosystem.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Define and implement the enterprise‑wide endpoint engineering strategy for provisioning, configuration, management, security, and device lifecycle.
Lead, mentor, and grow a global team of endpoint engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Act as a domain expert in endpoint operating systems, endpoint security, and endpoint management platforms.
Serve as a trusted partner to InfoSec, IAM, Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with WD’s global IT strategy.
Engineering & Operations
Design, deploy, and manage enterprise standards for OS imaging, patching, security updates, and configuration baselines.
Oversee endpoint lifecycle management—from procurement and deployment to decommissioning.
Drive evaluation, selection, and implementation of endpoint management and Digital Experience platforms (Intune, SCCM, JAMF, NexThink, etc.).
Implement automation and orchestration for endpoint provisioning, updates, and compliance using PowerShell, Python, and enterprise orchestration tools.
Establish and monitor DEX scores to measure and improve end‑user satisfaction.
Maintain best practices for VDI and mobile device management.
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, EDR, encryption, and zero‑trust policies.
Lead endpoint vulnerability management, ensuring patch compliance across global devices, including third‑party applications patching.
Partner with InfoSec and Compliance teams to meet regulatory and corporate security requirements.
Collaborate with InfoSec to stay ahead of evolving endpoint threats, ensuring rapid incident response and remediation strategies.
Develop and maintain policies, documentation, and compliance standards for endpoint systems.
Innovation & Collaboration
Collaborate with business units, engineering teams, and manufacturing operations to support unique endpoint requirements, including high‑performance compute and niche peripherals.
Drive adoption of modern cloud‑based endpoint capabilities (Azure AD, Windows 365, Office 365 ecosystem integrations).
Explore and implement emerging technologies to enhance device performance, user experience, and workplace productivity.
Provide technical expertise and support to engineering and development teams that require specialized endpoint solutions.
Partner with Global Service Desk, Deskside Support, and ITSM teams to ensure seamless integration of endpoint management processes with IT operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of IT experience, focusing on endpoint engineering, systems administration, or IT operations. 5+ years in a leadership/management role, leading global engineering teams.
Strong technical expertise in endpoint management solutions (Intune, SCCM, JAMF, NexThink, Airwatch) and OS platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux).
Proven experience with automation and orchestration (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies (Azure, Office 365, W365, VDI platforms).
Deep knowledge of endpoint security (encryption, patching, EDR, zero trust, vulnerability management).
Experience with ITAM and PagerDuty platform management.
Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow) and digital workplace technologies.
Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver complex engineering initiatives on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating across business units and communicating effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
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 race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military status, or other 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, customers, and the world. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone 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 navigate our careers website and hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/22/2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update the posting with a new anticipated application date.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position may be based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
The salary range may be modified and applies to jobs in California, Colorado, New York, or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
Non‑exempt employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential pay, and bonuses under the Short Term Incentive Plan, Sales Incentive Plan, and Long‑Term Incentive Program.
Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tax‑advantaged accounts, employee assistance program, supplemental benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit, the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k).
Pay, bonuses, and benefits are at the company’s discretion and may be modified.
Notice to Candidates Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer. If you encounter such requests, report them immediately to the Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Job Description We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Endpoint Engineering to join our team in Irvine or San Jose, United States. This role will drive the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise‑wide endpoint engineering and management solutions across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and virtual desktop environments. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in modern endpoint management platforms, device lifecycle management, and endpoint security, as well as proven leadership experience overseeing global engineering teams. This position is critical to ensuring Western Digital’s workforce productivity and security, empowering innovation for our employees worldwide, and strengthening device resiliency in alignment with corporate security and compliance standards. This leader will drive Western Digital’s modern endpoint management strategy, implement Digital Employee Experience (DEX) monitoring, and ensure seamless integration of endpoint security, compliance, and automation across a diverse enterprise ecosystem.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Define and implement the enterprise‑wide endpoint engineering strategy for provisioning, configuration, management, security, and device lifecycle.
Lead, mentor, and grow a global team of endpoint engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Act as a domain expert in endpoint operating systems, endpoint security, and endpoint management platforms.
Serve as a trusted partner to InfoSec, IAM, Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with WD’s global IT strategy.
Engineering & Operations
Design, deploy, and manage enterprise standards for OS imaging, patching, security updates, and configuration baselines.
Oversee endpoint lifecycle management—from procurement and deployment to decommissioning.
Drive evaluation, selection, and implementation of endpoint management and Digital Experience platforms (Intune, SCCM, JAMF, NexThink, etc.).
Implement automation and orchestration for endpoint provisioning, updates, and compliance using PowerShell, Python, and enterprise orchestration tools.
Establish and monitor DEX scores to measure and improve end‑user satisfaction.
Maintain best practices for VDI and mobile device management.
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, EDR, encryption, and zero‑trust policies.
Lead endpoint vulnerability management, ensuring patch compliance across global devices, including third‑party applications patching.
Partner with InfoSec and Compliance teams to meet regulatory and corporate security requirements.
Collaborate with InfoSec to stay ahead of evolving endpoint threats, ensuring rapid incident response and remediation strategies.
Develop and maintain policies, documentation, and compliance standards for endpoint systems.
Innovation & Collaboration
Collaborate with business units, engineering teams, and manufacturing operations to support unique endpoint requirements, including high‑performance compute and niche peripherals.
Drive adoption of modern cloud‑based endpoint capabilities (Azure AD, Windows 365, Office 365 ecosystem integrations).
Explore and implement emerging technologies to enhance device performance, user experience, and workplace productivity.
Provide technical expertise and support to engineering and development teams that require specialized endpoint solutions.
Partner with Global Service Desk, Deskside Support, and ITSM teams to ensure seamless integration of endpoint management processes with IT operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of IT experience, focusing on endpoint engineering, systems administration, or IT operations. 5+ years in a leadership/management role, leading global engineering teams.
Strong technical expertise in endpoint management solutions (Intune, SCCM, JAMF, NexThink, Airwatch) and OS platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux).
Proven experience with automation and orchestration (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies (Azure, Office 365, W365, VDI platforms).
Deep knowledge of endpoint security (encryption, patching, EDR, zero trust, vulnerability management).
Experience with ITAM and PagerDuty platform management.
Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow) and digital workplace technologies.
Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver complex engineering initiatives on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating across business units and communicating effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
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 race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military status, or other 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, customers, and the world. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone 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 navigate our careers website and hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/22/2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update the posting with a new anticipated application date.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position may be based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
The salary range may be modified and applies to jobs in California, Colorado, New York, or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
Non‑exempt employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential pay, and bonuses under the Short Term Incentive Plan, Sales Incentive Plan, and Long‑Term Incentive Program.
Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tax‑advantaged accounts, employee assistance program, supplemental benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit, the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k).
Pay, bonuses, and benefits are at the company’s discretion and may be modified.
Notice to Candidates Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer. If you encounter such requests, report them immediately to the Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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