(USA) Senior Network Engineer, Information Security
About The Position
The Senior Network Engineer, Information Security, plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures aligned with business objectives and SRE principles. This position requires expertise in network and systems architecture, risk analysis, and performance optimization to ensure high availability and compliance with service level objectives. The role involves proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of network systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical acumen in network security and infrastructure automation, contributing to the advancement of secure and resilient information systems within a dynamic enterprise environment. The team designs, builds, and supports scalable security infrastructure to ensure secure remote access, email protection, and safe Internet connectivity. They maintain robust infrastructure security through continuous integration, automation, and configuration management. Applying risk management frameworks and security engineering principles, the team safeguards IT systems effectively. Collaboration drives the development of reliable, efficient, and secure solutions aligned with business objectives while adhering to established security standards and best practices. Their focus on innovation and operational excellence supports a resilient and secure network environment.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in network engineering and information systems security, with a strong understanding of network design principles, architectural blueprints, and SRE methodology.
- Proven ability to evaluate and optimize network performance using key metrics such as availability, latency, and error rates.
- Strong problem solving skills that are ready to use in complex application, systems, and network infrastructures.
- A focus on infrastructure automation and coding standards to support scalable and secure network solutions with Infrastructure as Code.
- Technical leadership that can be applied in a collaborative team setting to drive change towards new ways of working and modern security designs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 3 years’ experience in network engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
- 5 years’ experience in network engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, GSEC, CISSP, or CCSP
- Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area
- 1 year’s 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
- Analyze and classify infrastructure requirements to align with business objectives and technical needs.
- Design and evaluate network architectures, balancing industry standards with organizational goals.
- Establish and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure network reliability.
- Develop and implement network maintenance plans, addressing faults and optimizing performance, using SRE concepts driven by software and automation.
- Collaborate on issue resolution, escalating as necessary and driving continuous process improvements.
- Guide coding and automation efforts to enhance network security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide expert advice on emerging technologies and security best practices to support business needs.
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
- 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
Senior
