Position Summary...The Principal Software Engineer in Information Security will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in coding standards, threat modeling, and telemetry integration within cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform). The position involves collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical strategies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to security and policy standards. The successful candidate will guide business teams in developing resilient systems, automate processes, and support defect management to maintain high availability and performance across critical applications.
About the team:
The AI Security Team within Information Security integrates cybersecurity, generative AI, and governance to enhance organizational protection and secure AI systems. The team designs and implements advanced security architectures, ensuring robust infrastructure and application security aligned with industry standards. Collaborating across domains, they develop scalable, resilient solutions to address evolving security challenges. Combining expertise in systems engineering, security technology, and infrastructure management, the team drives innovation and maintains the integrity of critical systems that support Walmart's business objectives.
What you'll do...- Lead design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze needs, communicate technical strategies, and influence security outcomes.
- Guide coding practices and frameworks to ensure maintainability, performance, and compliance with security protocols.
- Drive telemetry integration and continuous monitoring to enhance system reliability and threat detection.
- Oversee defect management, root cause analysis, and resolution to maintain software quality and security posture.
- Mentor engineering teams on best practices in threat modeling, solution design, and secure development lifecycle.
What you'll bring: - Extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on information security principles and practices.
- Proficiency in threat modeling and application of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Expertise in solution design, including scalable, secure software architectures aligned with business requirements.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud platform security considerations.
- Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Skilled in coding standards, automation scripting, and continuous integration/delivery processes to enhance security and quality.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving telemetry implementation and defect management for secure, high-availability systems.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years' experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location...805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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