Principal, Dynamic Defense Engineer

Walmart • Herndon, VA

11d • $132,000 - $264,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary... What you'll do... At Walmart, we prioritize innovation and data security. Our team is dedicated to maintaining a secure operating environment and preserving the trust of our customers, associates, and stakeholders. We combine a range of services and expertise to prevent fraud, detect threats, manage digital risk, and access. Our focus is on mitigating attack risks, securing cloud transformation, and fostering a culture of security and reliability within our team. What we do: Help us to identify and hunt malicious behavior or activity in our environment. Our mission is to identify TTPs that may otherwise go undetected. We provide a service of interrelated activities, processes, and practices that seek to prevent, identify, minimize, and neutralize cyber threats to our organization. What you'll do: Identify malicious behavior “Bad” & “Evil” in unmanaged environments. Work cross functionally with other teams in Incident Response and the Cybersecurity organization. What you'll bring: Assist with hunting during critical incidents Search for TTPs in un-managed environments Provide feedback for detections and controls Work on team of highly skilled threat hunters Improve Walmart's security posture Unix/Linux specialist knowledge/ X6 expert knowledge Cloud expertise Help develop and implement Hunt strategies 8-10 years of experience (x6) About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.3 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service, or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. In-Office Collaboration As one of the more senior members of our team, your in-person presence on campus will be essential in fostering collaboration, mentorship, and team success. You will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting colleagues while addressing onsite needs, making you a key contributor to the development of others and the smooth functioning of our operations. We believe that working together in person allows us to make quicker decisions, build stronger connections, and drive shared success. Our campuses serve as hubs of collaboration, offering a dynamic environment where ideas flourish, relationships thrive, and opportunities for personal and professional growth are abundant. This approach is core to our culture and instrumental in achieving our collective goals. If you're passionate about technical leadership, mentorship, and contributing to a vibrant team environment, we look forward to welcoming you to our collaborative and growth-focused campus culture.

Requirements

• Unix/Linux specialist knowledge/ X6 expert knowledge
• Cloud expertise
• 8-10 years of experience (x6)
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 5 years’ experience in dynamic defense or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Option 2: 7 years’ experience in dynamic defense or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, CISSP, or CCSP
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related area and 3 year’s Exposure of leading / working on Information Security / 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify malicious behavior “Bad” & “Evil” in unmanaged environments.
• Work cross functionally with other teams in Incident Response and the Cybersecurity organization.
• Assist with hunting during critical incidents
• Search for TTPs in un-managed environments
• Provide feedback for detections and controls
• Work on team of highly skilled threat hunters
• Improve Walmart's security posture
• Help develop and implement Hunt strategies

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees