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.
We are 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, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with WD’s global IT strategy. Engineering & Operations Design, deploy, and manage enterprise standards for Operating System (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 Digital Experience Monitoring (DEX) scores to measure and improve end-user satisfaction. Maintain best practices for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and mobile device management. Security & Compliance Implement and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), encryption, and zero-trust policies. Lead endpoint vulnerability management, ensuring patch compliance across global devices, including 3rd 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 teams 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 IT Service Management (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, with a focus on endpoint engineering, systems administration, or IT operations. 5+ years in a leadership/management role, with experience 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, Windows 365, VDI platforms). Deep knowledge of endpoint security (encryption, patching, EDR, zero trust, vulnerability management). Experience with IT Asset Management (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, with the ability to collaborate across business units and communicate effectively with both 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 identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. 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 navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. Include the job title and requisition number in your email. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/22/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant before the deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application date. #LI-AS1 Compensation & Benefits Details Pay position within the salary range is based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and other factors. The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at posting time; actual pay may vary. Range applicable for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or remote roles in these states and may be modified in the future. If non-exempt, overtime pay may be provided per policy and applicable laws. Shift differential may apply depending on shift. You may be eligible for bonuses under Western Digital’s STI or SIP plans, and may participate in the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program where eligible. RSU awards may be available to eligible new hires per standard terms. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit benefits, and 401(k) plan. Note:
No amount of pay is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Benefits and compensation are at the company’s discretion unless paid and may be modified as allowed by law. Notice To Candidates:
Western Digital will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer. If you encounter such requests, report them to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline or compliance@wdc.com.
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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, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with WD’s global IT strategy. Engineering & Operations Design, deploy, and manage enterprise standards for Operating System (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 Digital Experience Monitoring (DEX) scores to measure and improve end-user satisfaction. Maintain best practices for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and mobile device management. Security & Compliance Implement and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), encryption, and zero-trust policies. Lead endpoint vulnerability management, ensuring patch compliance across global devices, including 3rd 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 teams 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 IT Service Management (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, with a focus on endpoint engineering, systems administration, or IT operations. 5+ years in a leadership/management role, with experience 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, Windows 365, VDI platforms). Deep knowledge of endpoint security (encryption, patching, EDR, zero trust, vulnerability management). Experience with IT Asset Management (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, with the ability to collaborate across business units and communicate effectively with both 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 identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. 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 navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. Include the job title and requisition number in your email. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/22/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant before the deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application date. #LI-AS1 Compensation & Benefits Details Pay position within the salary range is based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and other factors. The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at posting time; actual pay may vary. Range applicable for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or remote roles in these states and may be modified in the future. If non-exempt, overtime pay may be provided per policy and applicable laws. Shift differential may apply depending on shift. You may be eligible for bonuses under Western Digital’s STI or SIP plans, and may participate in the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program where eligible. RSU awards may be available to eligible new hires per standard terms. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit benefits, and 401(k) plan. Note:
No amount of pay is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Benefits and compensation are at the company’s discretion unless paid and may be modified as allowed by law. Notice To Candidates:
Western Digital will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer. If you encounter such requests, report them to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline or compliance@wdc.com.
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