Principal, Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security, AI Governance & Agentic Security
About The Position
Position Summary... The Principal, Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and implementation of secure, scalable architectures aligned with business and technology strategies. This role involves developing technical blueprints, optimizing system performance, and automating infrastructure processes to enhance operational efficiency. The position requires expertise in security frameworks, risk management, and continuous delivery practices to ensure robust protection and compliance. Collaborating across teams, the engineer drives innovation, capacity planning, and issue resolution while maintaining high standards of integrity and operational excellence within complex enterprise environments. 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.
Requirements
- Extensive expertise in information systems security and risk management frameworks, including NIST CSF.
- Proficiency in systems engineering, cryptography, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Strong experience with vulnerability assessments and application of OWASP standards.
- Skilled in automation and scripting, particularly Python, to enhance continuous integration and delivery processes.
- Ability to design scalable, secure infrastructure architectures aligned with technology strategies.
- Proven capability in infrastructure maintenance, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
- Knowledge of configuration management and security compliance requirements within complex environments.
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
- Option 2: 7 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Define and document architectural blueprints and technical priorities for systems and infrastructure aligned with business and technology strategies.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance system components ensuring compliance with security frameworks and standards.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline deployment, configuration, and operational processes within CI/CD pipelines.
- Analyze system requirements, assess risks, and prioritize enhancements to optimize infrastructure performance and security posture.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, audit firewall logs, and recommend improvements to strengthen system defenses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated technical issues and support capacity planning initiatives.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
