[July Onwards Intake] Internship - MES Security Engineering

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™, and SanDisk® 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement secure architectures for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to protect against unauthorized access
• Integrate MES with enterprise identity for centralized authentication.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in MES software configurations.
• Implement real-time monitoring and logging of MES activity to detect anomalies or breaches.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures across the manufacturing network.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and security technologies relevant to industrial control systems and MES.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Understanding of database systems and SQL.
• Expertise in C# and ASP.Net
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with Visual Studio as IDE
• Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices
• Experience with cloud security concepts and technologies
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of unit testing, profiling, and code tuning
• Expertise in coding efficient, object-oriented, modularized and quality software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Additional Information

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 jobs.accommodations@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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