(USA) Principal, Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security
About The Position
As the Principal Systems and Infrastructure Engineer for Information Security, you will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable architectures aligned with business and technology strategies. This role involves developing automation solutions, optimizing infrastructure performance, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You will analyze system requirements, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability and security. Your expertise in coding, risk management, and infrastructure maintenance will support the delivery of robust, high-availability solutions that meet evolving organizational needs and industry best practices. The team specializes in securing complex enterprise environments by designing and implementing advanced IoT and OT security solutions. It manages a wide range of devices including sensors, cameras, robots, and industrial automation platforms while ensuring compliance with security standards. Focused on collaboration, the team develops scalable, secure infrastructure aligned with business objectives. Members apply expertise in security controls, network management, and software development to protect critical systems and maintain operational resilience across Walmart’s technology landscape. The group provides expert guidance to stakeholders, driving innovation and strong defense strategies to safeguard essential operations.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of information systems security and infrastructure security principles.
- Proficiency in Risk Management Framework and security risk and compliance review processes.
- Strong experience with automation, scripting languages such as Python, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to design scalable, modular architectures aligned with business and technology strategies.
- Expertise in infrastructure maintenance, capacity management, and performance tuning.
- Skilled in coding standards, software development tools, and telemetry implementation.
- Proven capability to analyze requirements, prioritize solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Design, build, and maintain internal security tooling, dashboards, and automation solutions that support the OT/IoT security program
- Own end-to-end CI/CD pipeline architecture and operations for the team’s applications — including pipeline design, build automation, environment promotion, and release management
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that integrate security platforms (asset management, vulnerability tracking, compliance reporting) with enterprise data sources
- Define and enforce software development standards for the team: branching strategy, code review process, testing requirements, and deployment gates
- Collaborate with security analysts and engineers to translate operational needs into maintainable, production-quality software
- Provide technical mentorship to team members; drive adoption of engineering best practices
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
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