(USA) Senior Incident Response Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Incident Response Engineer will lead the development and execution of cyber incident response procedures to mitigate and contain threats across environments. This role involves driving investigations of external and insider threats, mentoring team members, and enhancing detection and mitigation processes. The position requires expertise in vulnerability assessment, threat intelligence analysis, and cyber risk management to protect organizational assets. The engineer will collaborate with stakeholders to communicate findings and implement security improvements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and advancing the company’s cybersecurity posture through proactive and strategic incident management. Walmart’s Global CSIRT protects one of the world’s largest retail ecosystems by providing continuous, 24/7 incident response across multiple countries and platforms. The team investigates and mitigates cyber threats to reduce business impact and uphold customer trust. Working closely with engineering, infrastructure, legal, compliance, and leadership, the team ensures effective incident management and security enhancements. Beyond response activities, the team advances Walmart’s security posture through intelligence-driven defense and lessons learned. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a global cyber defense operation with precision and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in cyber incident response, including knowledge of incident phases and mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency with security standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO27001, and Cloud Security Alliance frameworks.
• Strong skills in malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Expertise in threat intelligence analysis and application of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Ability to lead investigations of cyber threats and insider incidents while mentoring team members.
• Competence in stakeholder management and effective incident communication.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 3 years’ experience in incident response or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 5 years’ experience in incident response or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Nice To Haves

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler or equivalent certification preferred.
• Certifications in Security+, Network+, GISF, GSEC, CISSP, CCSP, or GCIH
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area
• 1 Years' Exposure of leading/ working on Information Security / Cyber Security 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.
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cyber incident response activities, including detection, containment, and mitigation across network and cloud environments.
• Investigate external and insider threats, conducting malware analysis and forensic examinations to identify root causes.
• Develop and refine incident response procedures and playbooks aligned with industry standards such as NIST and ISO27001.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Analyze threat intelligence to inform proactive defense strategies and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor team members on incident handling and support continuous improvement of response capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage cyber risk and enhance security posture.

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
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• 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: Senior